South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test

Hope you have enjoyed our coverage of this fabulous series. We certainly loved it to bits while we did it. It kept us enthralled and gave us many memorable moments - a few heart-stopping moments as well. But it was well worth it. We have India taking on West Indies tomorrow at Wankhede in the final test match of the series. Do join us then. Until then this is Srivathsa signing off on behalf of the two Sids - V and P. Be well and take care and thanks for all the fish!

What a test series this has been and it is a pity that it is only a 2 test one. When will the respective boards wake up? They could have scrapped the 2 match T20I series and added another test. What a fitting farewell that would have been to the epic rivalry between these two magnificent sides. Anyway not much use in crying over what has happened. We move on and the cricket continues.

Good news for the fans of the Indian cricket team: India have moved up to second spot and South Africa have slipped to third spot in the official ICC Test rankings.

ShirshenduRoy, one of our own sums up this test aptly ' The three men that the Aussies were thinking of sacking after this Test match have won them the game. Punter, Haddin and Johnson'

Both captains will share the trophy. Smith and Clarke were all smiles.

M Clarke: I'm ready to play a third Test. It has been an amazing series, a great exhibition for Test cricket. The boys were counting every single run. I was really scared at the end, Johnson was brilliant and so was Cummins. We hope Cummins can become one of the Aussie greats. Courage from all the boys is what stands out after the loss in the first Test. We are working our backsides off. I'm really proud of the boys. Great to see Ponting get some runs, that too under pressure when we were 2 down. I was telling him the other night that we don't know if he was in form or not as he had not been on the field for that long. It is great to have him around

G Smith: The last two Test series that we have played have been really exciting. I give credit to Australia for stepping up to the challenge and winning the match. We bowled really well. This loss will take sometime to sink in. We expected the Australians to bounce back. Few of their big players stepped up to the challenge and performed. We have not played Test cricket for 7 months. Hashim Amla has become a solid rock for us, he is a great force in the dressing room. Philander has been awesome in his debut series. We shall move into the domestic series which will be exciting. Sri Lanka will come in some time and that will be a big series for us

Vernon Philander: There were a lot of expectations from me and I have fulfilled them. Jo'burg always has some nip and some bounce and I bowled in the right area. I am happy with my performance.

Vernon Philander is the Man of the Series for an amazing effort in his debut series. He picked up 14 wickets in the series

Patrick Cummins: I was nervous when I came in, but looked to swing it hard . Johnson told me to keep a clear head. I will definitely remember this match for a long time. Just to get a Test match is unbelievable, but a win just tops it up. I couldn't sleep the night before the first day. I still look out to Siddle and Johnson for support. I'm still speechless.

Patrick Cummins is the Man of the Match for his bowling effort on debut. He took 7/117 including 6/79 in the second innings

An underfire Ponting forged a counter-attacking stand with Khwaja to set the foundation of the chase, but they never looked in the hunt, thanks to the loss of wickets at constant intervals. But Haddin, who has been under the spotlight for his bad keeping and worse batting, played a gem of a knock in the company of a solid Hussey and later, a free flowing Johnson. Just when it looked like they would romp home, Philander bowled a few excellent overs with the new ball and troubled the batsmen. But Johnson and the debutant Cummins played a few outrageous strokes and took their side across the line.

What a Test match it has been. What an exhibition for Test cricket, sadly it was played out in front of an empty stadium. Like any other match involving these two giants, the fortunes oscillated for the entire period of five days. South Africa batted well at the start, but were bowled out for 266. Australia started out with a commanding first wicket stand between Watson and Hughes, but once again collapsed with just 30 runs in front. South Africa turned in an amazing batting performance in the second essay with Amla getting a second consecutive Test century. Set a target of 310, nobody expected Australia's brittle batting lineup to score them, especially in overcast conditions assisting the home team's pacemen.

Fast Stats: South Africa have still not beaten Australia in a Test series at home since readmission to international cricket. The last time it happened was in 1969. The last time Australia chased down the highest total in Johannesburg, it was a victory by 2 wickets. Another interesting stat: Australia have played 6 Tests at the Wanderers since South Africa's readmission and have won 5 of them. Superb achievement.

Smith looks disappointed, Amla can't believe it, a second innings hundred from him has resulted in a loss.

86.5 Tahir to P Cummins, FOUR!!, thats the win. Cummins has done it for his team. What a win for Australia, what a debut for Cummins. It was the googly again, but it was a touch short, P Cummins went back and pulled it to the midwicket boundary. Johnson ran down the pitch to hug Cummins, he has played exceedingly well under a truckload of pressure. Clarke and the other Aussies celebrate in the dressing room, he will heave a sigh of relief.

86.4 Tahir to P Cummins, no run, floated up outside off, it was the skidder and left alone by P Cummins

86.3 Tahir to P Cummins, no run, tossed up outside off and turning in, P Cummins presses forward in defence and is hit on the pads. The South Africans go for the review, third umpire decides in the batsman's favor

South Africa go for a review. It was the googly and hit Cummins on the pads as he came forward. He has gotten a huge stride forward. Touch and go. He looked to play a shot and made sure he got the pad outside the line of off. So it has to be not out

86.2 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, floated up outside off, Mitchell Johnson goes back and taps it to backward point for a single

86.1 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up outside off, Mitchell Johnson gets forward and pushes to the right of Tahir who runs and stops it

Three men on the fence on the off side, four on the leg side.

Imran Tahir [15.0-0-58-1] is back into the attack

85.6 Steyn to P Cummins, no run, another play and a miss. It was again pitched on the good length area outside off, P Cummins looked to play the drive again and the ball missed the outside edge into Boucher's hands. Steyn can't believe how that did not get the outside edge.

85.5 Steyn to P Cummins, no run, short of length delivery outside off, P Cummins plays a loose pull and is beaten. He is playing like a millionaire here, oohs and aahs all around

85.4 Steyn to P Cummins, no run, back of a length delivery on the body, P Cummins does well to keep it down, the ball rolls to the midwicket region

85.2 Steyn to P Cummins, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the off stump, P Cummins plays an uppish straight drive to the left of Steyn who failed to latch onto the catch. It rolls away to the long off boundary where a desparing dive from Tahir fails to keep the ball away from the boundary ropes. Steyn was expecting it to come on a little quicker, Steyn got just a finger to that which slowed the ball down

Umpires are calling the third umpire. Not for a run out but for a boundary

84.6 Philander to P Cummins, 1 run, good length delivery on the middle stump, P Cummins pushes it wide of mid on. Morkel dives to his right and batsmen take a single. Cummins will be on strike for the next over

84.5 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, back of a length delivery angled away, Mitchell Johnson plays a backfoot punch to sweeper cover for a single

84.4 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, 2 runs, good length delivery outside off, Mitchell Johnson plays a gentle drive to the wide long off region. Morkel is slow to get to the ball and that gives the batsmen opportunity for a second

The field scatters away to the boundary for Johnson

84.3 Philander to P Cummins, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps, P Cummins turns it to midwicket region for a single.

84.3 Philander to P Cummins, wide, short of length delivery on the off stump, it bounces up really high over the head of the tall Cummins. Boucher had to jump up and collects it really well

84.2 Philander to P Cummins, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, it nips away after pitching in the process going past the outside edge of Cummins who looks to defend. What a find for South Africa

84.1 Philander to P Cummins, no run, short of length delivery on the body, P Cummins plays it to the midwicket region. He looks composed at the crease

83.6 Steyn to P Cummins, 3 runs, fuller delivery outside off, P Cummins pushes at it through the cover region. Smith has to run a long way from sweeper cover and pushes away the ball from the ropes with a sliding dive, batsmen come back for the third run.

83.5 Steyn to P Cummins, no run, short of length delivery on the body, P Cummins does well and nudges it to the leg side. Comeon Smith, get the short leg fielder in

Pat Cummins, right handed bat, comes to the crease

83.4 Steyn to Siddle, out Caught by Tahir!! Steyn is pumped, but that was a soft dismissal. Excellent field placement from Smith, Tahir was standing at short mid on. Fuller delivery on the middle stump, Siddle plays a delicate flick which balloons into Tahir's hands at short mid on. The plot thickens, what a Test match this is turning out to be. Siddle c Tahir b Steyn 4(7) [4s-1]

Steyn to Siddle, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

83.3 Steyn to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Siddle looks to cut that one and is beaten, the ball dies on Boucher

83.2 Steyn to Siddle, FOUR!!, fuller delivery on the stumps, Siddle turns it to midwicket region. No fielder is stationed there, it rolls away to the boundary. Decisive boundary for Australia.

83.1 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps, Mitchell Johnson plays this to the midwicket region for a single. He did not seem to spot that one, the light seems to be really dim now.

82.6 Philander to Siddle, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Siddle gets his bat down in time and plays it to backward point.

82.5 Philander to Siddle, no run, fuller delivery outside off, this time Siddle goes for an expansive drive and is once again beaten.

Haddin was reluctant to go and had a word with Johnson. He probably wanted to go for the review, but probably did not want to waste time as the light is fading. Replays indicate that the nick was not that clear.

82.4 Philander to Siddle, no run, this one is fuller delivery outside off, Siddle gets forward and pokes at it, gets beaten.

82.3 Philander to Siddle, no run, short of length delivery nipping away from outside off, left alone by Siddle

Peter Siddle, right handed bat, comes to the crease

82.2 Philander to Haddin, out Caught by Boucher!! Is there another twist in the tale? Fuller delivery on the off stump, it was a beautiful out swinger from Philander and kissed the outside edge of Haddin as he attempted a loose cover drive. He seems reluctant to go, but trudges back to the pavilion. Another fifer for Philander, what a find he is turning out to be. Haddin c Boucher b Philander 55(106) [4s-7]

Philander to Haddin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Gone.

82.1 Philander to Haddin, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Haddin goes back and defends solidly

81.6 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, fuller delivery swinging into the pads, Mitchell Johnson plays a beautiful straight drive past the nonstriker to long on. He did not even run, the timing is that good.

81.5 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, beautifully bowled by Steyn. Bowls it fuller on the off stump, it swings in by a long way and escapes between bat and pad as Mitchell Johnson looks to drive.

81.4 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, fuller delivery swinging into Johnson from outside off, Mitchell Johnson blocks it off the front foot.

81.3 Steyn to Haddin, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Haddin drives from the crease to sweeper cover for a single

81.2 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, good length delivery on the middle stump, Mitchell Johnson dabs it with soft hands to midwicket for a single

80.6 Philander to Haddin, FOUR!!, this one is also an outswinger but too full and too wide outside off, Haddin drives away from the body and uppishly through the cover region. The ball races away to the deep extra cover boundary

80.4 Philander to Haddin, no run, lovely shape from Philander, it was pitched on the corridor of uncertainity, Haddin lets it go through

80.3 Philander to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery seaming away by a long way, Haddin gets his bat down to guide it to gully where Prince dives to his right to prevent a certain boundary.

80.2 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, good length delivery shaping into the pads from middle stump, Johnson looks to flick and gets an inside edge which rolls off his pads to point. Single taken.

80.1 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Mitchell Johnson taps it to mid on

Vernon Philander [17.0-2-59-4] is back into the attack

New ball taken. Philander will bowl the first over with it.

79.6 Tahir to Haddin, 2 runs, he gets forward and plays this fuller delivery to deep midwicket. The fielders are standing too deep and that gives him the chance to come back for the second which brings up his 9th Test fifty.

79.5 Tahir to Haddin, no run, comes down the track and moves across, Haddin plays it to short third man.

79.4 Tahir to Haddin, no run, floated up on the off stump and turning away, Haddin gets across and defends

79.3 Tahir to Haddin, no run, tossed up on middle, Haddin negotiates off the front foot

Second official warning for Tahir for running on the danger area

79.2 Tahir to Haddin, no run, floated up on middle stump, Haddin takes a good stride forward and pads it.

79.1 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, flat googly on the middle stump, it keeps low and Mitchell Johnson pushes it to deep midwicket for a single

78.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, fuller delivery on the off stump, Haddin pushes it without footwork to mid off

78.5 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, back of a length delivery slanting onto the pads, Mitchell Johnson waits for it to hit his bat and turns it to fine leg for a single

78.5 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no ball, fuller delivery on the middle stump, Mitchell Johnson plays it watchfully back to the bowler. But Morkel, in search for an extra yard of pace, has overstepped.

78.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, 1 run, Morkel is getting the length correct, but this one is bowled on the pads again, Haddin flicks it to deep midwicket for an easy single

78.3 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, it moves in after going past Haddin who shoulders arms to that one

78.2 Morne Morkel to Haddin, leg byes, 2 runs, good length delivery on the middle stump, it goes down with the angle and hits Haddin's pads as he looks to flick. It rolls down to fine leg region and the batsmen come back for the second. Smith, who is totally flustered with this partnership, calls for a review which is turned down.

Smith has called for a review. They are getting desperate here, it was slanting down the leg side. Waste of a review from Smith

78.1 Morne Morkel to Haddin, FOUR!!, good length delivery outside off, Haddin plants his front foot forward and plays a superb cover drive over the in field. Amazing shot from him, the fielders were left awe-struck by that shot.

77.6 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up on middle and skidding on, it was another googly and that beat the bat of Johnson as he looked to defend it.

77.5 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, Johnson is striking them really well. Fuller delivery outside off, Mitchell Johnson takes it on the half volley and drives it firmly through the cover region for another boundary

77.4 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, bad fielding. Tossed up delivery outside off, it spun away from the left hander who played a square drive past point where Smith fumbles to allow another boundary

77.3 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, it was the googly and Mitchell Johnson dabs it to the short leg fielder

77.2 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up delivery outside off, Mitchell Johnson fails to get under the ball as he pushes to cover

77.1 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up outside off, Mitchell Johnson gets behind the line of the ball and defends it

76.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery angled into the off stump from over the wickets, Haddin goes back and presents the full face of the bat.

76.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, 2 runs, South Africa are losing the plot here. It was a fuller delivery on the pads, Haddin missed the flick. It rolled off his pads behind square and the batsmen collected an easy single. Boucher attempted a back hand flick after the throw came in and that gave away an extra single. Smith is clearly not happy with that effort.

76.4 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, good length delivery angling into Mitchell Johnson who comes on the frontfoot and plays a solid defence. He has placed it wide of cover and the mid off fielder has been sent to long off, hence an easy single

76.3 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Mitchell Johnson pokes at it and gets a thick outside edge which drops just short of gully.

76.1 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, loose stroke from Mitchell Johnson. Fuller length delivery just outside off, Mitchell Johnson looks to drive it on the up, away from the body and the ball seams in between bat and pad.

75.6 Tahir to Haddin, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, it skids in after pitching, Haddin plays it to midwicket

75.5 Tahir to Haddin, no run, this delivery is a touch fuller outside off, Haddin drives it to cover

75.4 Tahir to Haddin, no run, tossed up outside off, Haddin comes on the front foot and defends solidly

75.3 Tahir to Haddin, 2 runs, floated up delivery outside off, Haddin guides it really late past the short third man fielder for a single

75.2 Tahir to Haddin, no run, Tahir shortens his length a bit and it comes in, it was the googly and surprised Haddin as he looked to pull it. Luckily for him, no damage done, he mistimes it.

75.1 Tahir to Haddin, no run, comes down the track to a floated up delivery outside off, he pads it off the front foot to short cover.

74.6 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, peach of a delivery from Morkel, this one is a bouncer pitched around the off stump, it moves in a touch and whizzes past Johnson who chooses not to play at that one.

74.5 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, this delivery is fast and straight onto the stumps, Johnson taps it to mid on.

74.4 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off, Mitchell Johnson swings wildly across the line and misses.

74.3 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, good length delivery nipping into the stumps from outside off, Mitchell Johnson blocks it tentatively

74.2 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, this delivery is a touch fuller and on the off stump, Mitchell Johnson is solid in defence

74.1 Morne Morkel to Mitchell Johnson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off from around the wicket, Mitchell Johnson defends off the front foot

73.6 Tahir to Haddin, no run, well tossed up on the leg stump, Haddin gets forward and defends. The ball lobs up close off his pads as Tahir appeals unconvincingly.

73.5 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, flat delivery outside off which turns the other way outside off, Mitchell Johnson punches it to deep backward point for a single.

73.4 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, flatter delivery on the leg stump, Haddin nudges it to fine leg for a single.

73.3 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, floated up outside off, Mitchell Johnson presses forward and drives to deep backward point. It was an easy second run, but Johnson seems to have a problem as he was running the first run. There was something inside his boot which troubled him, because of which he was not able to take the second run, but he is fine now

73.2 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, gently tossed up on middle, Haddin comes down the track and pushes to Kallis at mid on. He is standing a touch too deep and it is an easy single. South Africa cannot afford to give these runs

73.1 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, well tossed up on the stumps, Mitchell Johnson pushes it to the midwicket region. The fielder is standing at the boundary rope and the batsmen think about the second, but decide against it.

Imran Tahir [11.0-0-40-1] is back into the attack

72.6 Steyn to Haddin, no run, better delivery, back of a length and on the stumps, Haddin respects that with a solid defence.

72.5 Steyn to Haddin, FOUR!!, this is exactly why he is considered a dangerous batsman. Fuller delivery on the middle stump, Haddin presents the full face of the bat and plays an exquisite straight drive in between the bowler and non striker. The mid on fielder did not move an inch.

72.3 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, good length delivery outside off, Mitchell Johnson gets on the front foot and drives uppishly past the extra cover fielder. Amla moved to his right and tried to stop, but it was a bit too far from his reach. Rolls to the boundary rope

72.2 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, pitches this one up outside off, Mitchell Johnson thinks of playing it, but lets it go through at the last moment.

72.2 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, wide, full and angled too wide across off, wide called by the umpire.

72.1 Steyn to Haddin, leg byes, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Haddin fails to get any bat on that, it rolls of his thigh guard to fine leg for a leg bye

Dale Steyn [19.0-1-70-0] is back into the attack

71.6 Philander to Haddin, 1 run, fuller delivery on the off stump, Haddin coves the line and dabs it to cover point for a single. He will keep strike with that, that is what Australia need

71.5 Philander to Haddin, FOUR!!, lovely shot from Haddin, he has come out in a positive frame of mind. It was not the best of balls from Philader, short and slow off the deck, Haddin slaps it over the midwicket region for a boundary

71.3 Philander to Haddin, no run, good length delivery outside off, Haddin shoulders arms to that one

71.2 Philander to Haddin, FOUR!!, this one is full but on the pads, Haddin is not going to let such opportunities go by. He flicks it to the vacant deep midwicket region for a boundary

71.1 Philander to Haddin, no run, full delivery on the middle stump, Haddin defends off the front foot.

Right, the players are out in the middle. South Africa will be looking to wrap it up soon while Australia will be looking to launch a fightback.

This match is by no means over. South Africa are favorites but the Australian tail has wagged in the previous Tests. Philander has been the star in this session as he snapped up the key wickets of Clarke and Michael Hussey. Morne removed Ponting for a very good 62. Haddin has managed to hang in there but he will require huge support from the tail for Australia to achieve their highest successful chase at Johannesburg. 88 more runs needed and 36 overs remaining. The final session promises to be an absolute cracker. Join us in about 15 minutes.

70.6 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, ends the over with a ripper of a googly, this one spins into Mitchell, he plays down the wrong line and the ball just sneaks over the stumps, that will be Tea on the final day

70.5 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, full and quicker on the off stump, dabbed to backward point

70.4 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 2 runs, comes round the wicket and floats a real loop delivery outside off, Mitchell lifts his bat high and square drives it to sweeper cover for a couple

Tahir has been officially warned for running on the wicket.

70.3 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up just outside off, Mitchell pushes it to cover point

70.2 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, flighted delivery and lands it very full just outside off, Mitchell squeezes it out to cover

70.1 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Haddin skips down the track slightly, caresses it to extra cover, AB de Villiers misfields and they take a single, very unlike AB to misfield

69.6 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, good length ball on the middle and leg stump, nudged to the leg side

69.5 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, Mitch is an aggressive batsman and he will play his shots, length ball outside off, Mitchell wallops it on the up, thumps it over the non-striker's head and it blazes away to the long off fence

69.4 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, short of length ball and straight on the middle and leg stump, Mitchell stays on the crease and dabs it to point

69.3 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, back of a length delivery angled across just outside off, Mitchell shoulders arms

69.2 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, full pitched ball on the off stump, Mitchell gets the bat down in time and he taps it to the on side

Mitchell Johnson, left handed bat, comes to the crease

69.1 Philander to Michael Hussey, out Lbw!! That is a massive wicket and South Africa come closer to victory. Philander starts from over the wicket and lands it on a back of a length, gets it to cut back in off the seam, Hussey is caught on the crease as he looks to work it to the leg side, misses it and gets hit on the pads, the umpire gives it out immediately, Philander was not even turning back to look at the umpire, Hussey opts for the review and replays show that there was no inside edge, it pitched in line and would have hit middle and leg. Michael Hussey lbw b Philander 39(77) [4s-3]

Philander to Michael Hussey, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Hussey has gone for the review. The umpire gave it out LBW. He looks to be a goner here. There is no inside edge and it is pitching in line.

Vernon Philander [15.0-2-46-3] is back into the attack

68.6 Tahir to Haddin, no run, full toss just outside off, Haddin takes it on the full and drives it crisply to cover

68.5 Tahir to Haddin, no run, the slider from Tahir, skids straight on the off stump, Haddin is caught back on the crease, gets the bat down in time and chops it to slip

68.4 Tahir to Michael Hussey, 1 run, tossed up and full around the off stump, driven to mid off

68.3 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Hussey pushes it back to the bowler

68.2 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, looped up on the middle and leg stump, Hussey dead bats it to the ground

68.1 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, flatter ball and it skids straight on outside off, Hussey gets forward by a long way, tries to cover the line with the pad and leaves it

67.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, full ball and angling in just outside off, Haddin gets forward and taps it to short cover

67.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, this one is wide outside off, Haddin lifts his bat and lets it go

67.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, hurls the bouncer just outside off, Haddin yanks his head back and leaves it

67.3 Morne Morkel to Haddin, 2 runs, full ball outside off, Haddin opens the bat face and guides it to third man, Tahir runs to his left and fires the throw, but Haddin runs hard and gets the couple in the end

67.2 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, hangs the length back and it cuts back into Haddin, he hops on the crease as he looks to clip it to the leg side, gets hit on the thigh guard and rolls to the off side

67.1 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, another poor shot from Haddin, short of length ball outside off, Haddin loosely slashes at it without moving his feet, gets beaten

66.6 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, gives this some rip around the off stump, Hussey taps it to point off the front foot

66.5 Tahir to Michael Hussey, FOUR!!, much better from Hussey and Australia require under a 100, another full toss outside off, Hussey stays forward and crashes it past extra cover for a boundary

66.4 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, gives this air outside off, Hussey plunges forward and pushes it to cover

66.3 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, flighted delivery and full just outside off, Hussey bends down and tries to paddle sweep it to fine leg, gets hit on the pads and rolls it rolls to the ground

66.2 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, tossed up just outside off, Hussey gets forward and smothers it to the ground

66.1 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, Tahir dishes out a juicy full toss outside off, Hussey can only drive it to mid off

65.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, good length ball and in the channel outside off, Haddin easily leaves it

65.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, full and angling in on middle and off, Haddin taps it to the off side

65.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, another short ball but this one is wide outside off, Haddin does not play at it

65.3 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, short of length ball and skidding on close to the off stump, Haddin shoulders arms

65.2 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, full pitched ball close to the off stump, Haddin gets forward and defends it

65.1 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, short ball outside off, with Morne's height and with his tendency to generate extra bounce, the pull shot is a risky proposition, but Haddin goes through with it and misses it altogether

64.6 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, Tahir comes from wide of the crease and bowls a leg break wide outside off, it spins back in but Hussey plunges forward by a long way and pads it away to the off side, Tahir is probably targetting the rough that is there just outside the left hander's off stump

64.5 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, bowls a low full toss on the pads, Haddin whips it to the right of mid on who runs and stops it from going further

64.4 Tahir to Haddin, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Haddin stays forward and drives it to short cover

64.3 Tahir to Michael Hussey, 1 run, gives this a lot of air and it dips on Hussey, he squeezes it out to mid off for a quick single

64.2 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, Haddin skips down the track and whips it to mid on

64.1 Tahir to Michael Hussey, 1 run, lands this one on a good length and it breaks back into Hussey, he works it with the spin to square leg

Somehow, Hussey and Haddin are hanging in there. The target of 310 is still a fair distance away. Australia will be hoping that this partnership carries on. Tahir is already causing problems with the leg spin while Morne and Steyn are troubling Haddin with both pace and bounce.

63.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, full ball angling in on the off stump, Haddin moves to the off side and dabs it to the leg side

63.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, full in length and it goes straight on in the zone outside off, Haddin lets it go

63.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, pitched up outside off, Haddin crisply drives it to short extra cover but cannot get it past the fielder

63.3 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, length ball outside off, Haddin stays forward and drives it to mid off

63.2 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, another loose shot from Haddin, back of a length ball that skids on and bounces a bit more outside off, Haddin is rooted to the crease as he slashes at it, but he fails to make contact

63.1 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, Morne starts off well, short of length delivery that darts back in late just outside off, Haddin lifts his bat and leaves it as the ball just goes past the off stump

Morne Morkel [13.0-3-27-1] is back into the attack

62.6 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, Haddin plunges forward and eases it to wide mid on

62.4 Tahir to Michael Hussey, 1 run, catch dropped by Boucher, great ball that from Tahir, this one is given a bit more loop outside off, Hussey goes for the drive and gets an outside edge, it hits the gloves of Boucher and it goes over the head of slip who leaps but cannot get it, rolls to fine leg

62.3 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, gives this a lot more air outside off, Hussey pushes it to mid off, thinks about a single but Haddin is not interested

62.2 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, tossed up and it goes straight on on the off stump, Haddin stabs at it, gets an inside edge that rolls to long leg

62.1 Tahir to Michael Hussey, 1 run, Hussey misses out on the scoring shot, bowls a low full toss outside off, Hussey drives it to mid off for a quick single

61.6 Steyn to Haddin, FOUR!!, much needed boundary for Haddin and Australia, full but too straight from Steyn on the pads, Haddin flicks it uppishly but into the gap at mid wicket, rolls to the boundary

61.5 Steyn to Haddin, no run, another lethal bouncer, bowled at very good pace just outside off, Haddin arches back and lets it go

61.4 Steyn to Haddin, no run, stifled shout from the South African fielders for an LBW, but not given, back of a length delivery and it nips back in, Haddin hops to the off side and looks to work it through square leg, gets an inside edge onto the pads and that saves him

61.3 Steyn to Haddin, no run, clever change of pace there, full ball on the off stump, Haddin spots the variation and dabs it back to the bowler

61.2 Steyn to Haddin, no run, another bouncer this time, but this time Haddin bends down in time and lets it go

61.1 Steyn to Haddin, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Haddin gets behind the line and blocks it solidly

60.6 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, the wrong-un from Tahir, Hussey has no clue about it as he plays inside the line, the ball goes past the edge

60.5 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, quicker ball and this spins back in, Hussey gets forward and pushes at it, gets an inside edge that rolls to the leg side

60.4 Tahir to Michael Hussey, no run, gives this some loop on the off stump, Hussey solidly blocks it

60.3 Tahir to Haddin, 1 run, looped up close to the off stump, Haddin plunges forward and drives it to deep extra cover

60.2 Tahir to Haddin, no run, tossed up around the off stump, Haddin gets forward and dabs it to cover

60.1 Tahir to Haddin, no run, floats it up just outside off, Haddin defends it to the off side

Imran Tahir [5.0-0-23-1] is back into the attack

59.6 Steyn to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, good shot but excellent fielding from Amla, slightly overpitched outside off, Hussey drives it crisply but Amla at cover dives to his right and gets a hand on it, goes to sweeper cover for another couple

59.5 Steyn to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, third short ball in this over, Hussey camps back and gets on top of the bounce, swats it to long leg, Morne is casually going after the ball, Hussey pounces on that opportunity and sneaks another run

59.4 Steyn to Haddin, 1 run, another short ball but this one is on leg stump, Haddin hops and fends it to square leg

59.3 Steyn to Haddin, no run, oh boy, that is a real brute from Steyn, another sharp bouncer on the off stump, it does not rise up as much as Haddin expected, he gets into an awful tangle as he fails to get out of the way, he takes his eyes off the ball and it clatters onto the helmet, he is alright though

59.2 Steyn to Michael Hussey, 1 run, another short ball but this one does not rise up sharply from the deck, Hussey goes back and rides the bounce, turns it to mid wicket

59.1 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, a fiery bouncer on the middle and leg stump, Hussey bends down and leaves it

58.6 Philander to Haddin, no run, Philander is causing Haddin a lot of problems here, this one lands on a length and it darts away outside off, Haddin has a feel for it but the ball goes through to the keeper

58.5 Philander to Haddin, no run, hurls it short and it shapes away outside off, Haddin is thinking about the hook shot but decides against it as he realizes it is too high

58.4 Philander to Haddin, no run, full and straight on the off stump, Haddin can only dab it back to the bowler

58.3 Philander to Haddin, no run, Philander is just not giving anything away, keeps it tight close to the off stump, Haddin defends it back to the bowler

58.2 Philander to Haddin, no run, good length ball outside off, Haddin once again presents the full face of the bat and handsomely drives it to mid off, but he cannot get it past the fielder

58.1 Philander to Haddin, no run, back of a length and probing away close to the off stump, Haddin hangs back and defends it back to the bowler

57.6 Steyn to Haddin, 1 run, full and close to the off stump, Haddin pushes it with an angled bat to deep backward point

57.5 Steyn to Haddin, no run, full and angling it straight on the middle and leg stump, keeps low as well as Haddin stays on the crease, keeps it out to mid on

57.4 Steyn to Haddin, no run, another great delivery from Steyn, full ball and it curves away sharply outside off, Haddin is stuck on the crease as he has a loose waft at it, the ball sneaks past the edge

57.3 Steyn to Michael Hussey, 1 run, bowls it on the pads and Hussey nurdles it to short mid

57.2 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, shortish ball on the off stump, Hussey gets behind the line and blocks it

57.1 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, Steyn attempted something there but it does not come off, hurls a bouncer but sprays it wide outside off, Hussey easily lets it go through to the keeper

56.6 Philander to Michael Hussey, 1 run, fuller length delivery and close to the off stump, Hussey nudges it to mid wicket

56.5 Philander to Haddin, 1 run, short of length ball outside off, Haddin angles the bat and dabs it to cover

56.3 Philander to Haddin, no run, loose shot that from Haddin, lands it on a good length and it darts away outside off, Haddin does not move his feet as he looks to drive it through the off side, the ball goes past the edge

56.2 Philander to Haddin, no run, length ball and nipping in a touch just outside off, Haddin blocks it and gets an inside edge onto the pads, rolls to the ground

56.1 Philander to Michael Hussey, 1 run, slants it across short and wide outside off, Hussey frees his arms and cuts it to deep backward point

Vernon Philander [13.0-1-39-3] is back into the attack

55.6 Steyn to Haddin, no run, veers away but it is wide outside off, Haddin does not go after it

55.5 Steyn to Haddin, 2 runs, full and curling away on middle and off, Haddin stays behind the line and pushes it into the gap at extra cover for a couple

55.4 Steyn to Haddin, no run, this one oscillates away like a pendulum outside off, Haddin shoulders arms

55.3 Steyn to Michael Hussey, 1 run, this one bends back in but Steyn slides onto the pads, Hussey flicks it to deep mid wicket, thinks about a second but Tahir comes around quickly and keeps them down to a single

55.2 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, full ball close to the off stump, Hussey leaves it

55.1 Steyn to Michael Hussey, FOUR!!, that is simply superb from Steyn, good length ball that jags back in late on the off stump, Hussey has no clue about it as he plays at it, gets an inside edge that just goes over the stumps, Boucher dives to his right but he cannot stop it, rolls to the fine leg fence

Dale Steyn [15.0-1-51-0] is back into the attack

54.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, hurls it short and the ball cuts back in, Haddin gets behind the line and blocks it to the off side

54.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, short ball and going straight on outside off, Haddin lifts his bat and lets it go

54.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, angles in a short ball just outside off, Haddin this time stands tall and pushes it to point

54.3 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, 1 run, short and close to the body, Hussey stands tall and taps it to cover point

54.2 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, another cracker from Morne, short ball angling in outside off, gets it to jag away off the seam and bounce a bit more, Hussey has a feel for it and gets beaten

54.1 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Hussey nudges it to the leg side but Morne tumbles on his followthrough, he is alright though

Drinks are on the field now. South Africa are very much on top here. Philander snapped up Clarke with a beauty while Ponting departed after playing a good knock. Can Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin keep Australia in the match?

53.6 Kallis to Michael Hussey, 1 run, fuller in length just outside off, Hussey pushes it to mid off for a quick single

53.5 Kallis to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, pitched up close to the off stump, Hussey gets forward and square drives it to deep point, immediately calls for a couple, Philander mops up there but they take a couple

53.4 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, angling it across in the zone outside off, Hussey leaves it

53.3 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, full pitched and in the corridor of uncertainty, Hussey is content on letting that one go through

53.2 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, short of length ball and angling away outside off, Hussey lifts his bat and does not offer a shot

53.1 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, full and probing away just outside off, Hussey drags his bat inside the line and leaves it

52.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, angled in full on the off stump, Haddin stays on the crease and defends it to cover

52.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, full ball outside off, Haddin presents the full face of the bat and drives it to mid off, but he finds the fielder

52.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, this one is angled in around the off stump, goes straight on as Haddin judges it well and leaves it

52.3 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, back of a length and straightening a touch outside off, Haddin shoulders arms

52.2 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, short ball but it zips away after going past the off stump, Haddin lets it go and Boucher dives to his right to stop it

52.1 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, keeps it tight around the off stump, left alone by Haddin

51.6 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, back of a length and on middle and off, Hussey defends it solidly

51.5 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, a sharp bouncer from Kallis, Hussey keeps his eyes on the ball and drops his wrists, goes through to the keeper

51.4 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, pitched up a bit further just outside off, Hussey thinks about playing it but decides to let that go

51.3 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, back of a length delivery angled across outside off, Hussey lets it go

51.2 Kallis to Haddin, 3 runs, edged but Haddin had that under control, length ball close to the off stump, Haddin pushes at it and the ball skews off the outside edge past gully, it rolls to the third man fence but Rudolph gives chase and stops it just in front of the ropes, brilliant effort from Rudolph

51.1 Kallis to Michael Hussey, 1 run, full and straight on middle, Hussey dabs it softly to mid off for a quick single

50.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, shortish ball and it veers away a touch outside off, Haddin does not play at it, ends a fantastic over from Morne

50.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, well bowled by Morne but well played in the end by Haddin, short and it kicks up just outside off, Haddin is surprised by the extra bounce and he fends it softly along the ground to gully

50.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, full ball just outside off, Haddin drives it to mid off

This ends Ponting's final innings, in all probability, in South Africa. What a knock though.

50.3 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, back of a length but wide outside off, Haddin shoulders arms

50.2 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, short of length ball and in the channel outside off, Haddin lets it go

Brad Haddin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

50.1 Morne Morkel to Ponting, out Caught by Rudolph!! That has probably sealed it for South Africa. Morne gets the massive wicket of Ponting. Short and wide outside off, Ponting tries to cut it too hard, gets a thick outside edge to second slip where Rudolph takes the catch close to the chest, South Africa are absolutely delighted. Ponting c Rudolph b Morne Morkel 62(138) [4s-6]

Morne Morkel to Ponting, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

49.6 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, full pitched delivery and on the off stump, Hussey defends it back to the bowler

49.5 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, length ball and straight on middle and leg stump, Hussey taps it to the off side

49.4 Kallis to Michael Hussey, no run, keeps it close to the off stump channel, Hussey goes back and leaves it

49.2 Kallis to Michael Hussey, FOUR!!, first four of the day for Australia, short ball and sprays it wide outside off, Hussey latches onto that width and cracks it uppishly past backward point, scoots away to the fence

49.1 Kallis to Ponting, 1 run, good length ball close to the off stump, Ponting taps it to mid on for a quick single

48.6 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, that is a real pearler from Morne, he comes round the wicket and angles in a short of length ball on the off stump, gets it to straighten and spit up from the deck, Hussey has a feel for it and gets beaten all ends up

Morne Morkel has dismissed Hussey five times in the last six Tests.

48.5 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, this one kicks up from the deck but it is slightly wide outside off, Hussey easily lets that one go through to the keeper

48.4 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, full ball but he sprays it across wide outside off, Hussey does not even bother chasing at it

48.2 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, pitched up just outside off, Hussey caresses it to cover, the fielder slides over to his right and misfields, gives Hussey a couple

48.1 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, starts off with a fuller length ball angled across outside off, Hussey does not offer a shot

Morne Morkel [9.0-1-24-0] is back into the attack

47.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, that one hardly kicked up from the deck, lands this on a good length and it shoots through at ankle height just outside off, Ponting is almost beaten by the low bounce but he gets the bat down in time to defend it back to the bowler, Kallis has a wry smile on his face

47.5 Kallis to Ponting, no run, hurls the bouncer half way down the track, goes well over the head of Ponting who does not attempt any kind of shot

47.4 Kallis to Ponting, no run, full pitched ball and slightly wide outside off, Ponting drags his bat inside the line and leaves it

47.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, keeps it full and it dips in just outside off, Ponting gets forward and decides to let it go

47.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, fuller in length and he is getting some gentle away movement, Ponting punches it back to the bowler

47.1 Kallis to Ponting, no run, starts off with a full ball that wobbles away gently, Ponting comes on the front foot and dabs it to cover

Jacques Kallis [5.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

46.6 Philander to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, full pitched ball around the off stump, Hussey leans into the shot and pushes it to deep extra cover, Amla gives chase and slides to stop it, but Australia take two crucial runs

46.5 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, back of a length and gets it to jag away outside off, left alone by Hussey

46.4 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, lands this short and it nips back in sharply, Hussey hops and looks to work it to square leg, gets hit on the thigh guard and it rolls to the off side

46.3 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, fuller in length and angling away just outside off, Hussey continues to leave it

46.1 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, good length ball and probing away in the channel just outside off, Hussey leaves it

45.6 Steyn to Ponting, no run, another short delivery outside off and it moves away, Ponting tries to go for the hook, but the ball climbs up from the deck, Ponting realizes that it is too high for the shot and he bails out at the last moment

45.5 Steyn to Michael Hussey, 1 run, another good ball, Hussey is just about hanging in there, full delivery and it snakes back in late on the off stump, Hussey hangs his bat out and gets another thick inside edge that rolls to mid wicket

45.4 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, hurls a sharp bouncer on the middle and leg stump, Hussey ducks under

45.3 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, full and straight on the stumps, Hussey blocks it solidly

45.2 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, length delivery on middle and off, Hussey defends it back to the bowler

45.1 Steyn to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, awesome delivery that from Steyn, full ball and it bends back in sharply, Hussey looks to push it down the ground but gets an inside edge that rolls to deep square leg for a couple

44.6 Philander to Ponting, no run, short of length delivery and veering away outside off, Ponting does not offer a shot

44.5 Philander to Michael Hussey, 1 run, Hussey is off the mark, good length delivery outside the off stump, Hussey softly taps it to cover for a quick single

44.4 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, length delivery but angles it across wide outside off, Hussey does not play at that

44.2 Philander to Ponting, 1 run, again bowls it short and close to the off stump, Ponting twirls his wrists and taps it to mid on

44.1 Philander to Ponting, no run, short ball just outside off, Ponting hangs back and blocks it to the ground

43.6 Steyn to Ponting, 1 run, length ball angling in on the off stump, Ponting moves to the off side and tucks it to mid wicket

43.5 Steyn to Ponting, no run, length ball angling in on middle and off, gets it to straighten a tad but Ponting has the line covered, pushes it back to the bowler

43.4 Steyn to Ponting, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Ponting stays forward and taps it to short cover

43.3 Steyn to Ponting, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Ponting hangs back and punches it to backward point

43.2 Steyn to Ponting, no run, good length ball and shaping away in the zone outside off, Ponting prods forward and lets it go

43.1 Steyn to Ponting, no run, length delivery and it curls away just outside off, Ponting does not play at it, Steyn is settling into a great rhythm here

42.6 Philander to Ponting, 1 run, that is another great ball and Ponting is lucky to get some bat on it, Philander lands this on a good length and it jags back in late, Ponting is already committed on the front foot and he gets the bat down in time, he closes the bat face and works it to backward square leg, had Ponting missed it, he would have been in trouble

42.6 Philander to Ponting, no ball, shortish length around the off stump, Ponting lets it go but Philander has overstepped

42.5 Philander to Ponting, no run, short of a good length and probing away just outside off, Ponting taps it to point

42.4 Philander to Michael Hussey, leg byes, 1 run, short of length but on leg stump, Hussey looks to tuck it to the leg side and the ball runs off the thigh guard to square leg

42.3 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, this is top class stuff from Philander, back of a length delivery and it cuts away just outside off, Hussey gets beaten again and this time the ball goes at a good height to Boucher

42.2 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, Philander is really causing problems here, short of length ball and it again nips away just outside off, Hussey again has a feel for it and the ball sneaks past the edge, however it dies down as it goes through to Boucher

42.1 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, keeps it short and just outside off, Hussey shoulders arms

41.6 Steyn to Ponting, 2 runs, full ball but too straight on the middle and leg stump, Ponting clips it to mid wicket for a brace

41.5 Steyn to Ponting, no run, beaten, super ball from Steyn, good length ball and it darts away off the seam outside off, gets some good bounce as well as Ponting hangs his bat out, the ball just goes past the edge, Steyn cannot believe it

41.4 Steyn to Ponting, no run, good, probing stuff this from Steyn, back of a length and it zips away just outside off, Ponting leaves it with confidence

41.3 Steyn to Ponting, no run, gets this delivery to curve away outside off, Ponting gets forward and decides to let it go

41.2 Steyn to Ponting, no run, keeps the length short but it darts away wide outside off, Ponting leaves it

41.1 Steyn to Ponting, no run, short of length ball and it cuts away outside off, Ponting does not offer a shot

40.6 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, another ripper from Philander, full ball on middle and off and it jags away late, Hussey gets forward and looks to play at it, the ball whizzes past the edge

40.5 Philander to Michael Hussey, no run, short of length ball angled across outside off and it kicks up from the deck, Hussey lifts his bat and lets it go

Michael Hussey, left handed bat, comes to the crease

40.4 Philander to Michael Clarke, out Bowled!! That is an absolute peach from Philander and Clarke departs. Back of a length delivery that nips back in off the seam, Clarke looks to defend it but the ball sneaks past the bat and the pad, clips the top of off stump, Philander stretches his arms out in delight, the pressure is on Australia here. Michael Clarke b Philander 2(16)

Philander to Michael Clarke, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

40.3 Philander to Michael Clarke, no run, good length ball on middle and off, Clarke stays forward and flicks it to the mid wicket fielder

40.2 Philander to Michael Clarke, no run, lands it on a length just outside off, Clarke drives it to mid on

40.1 Philander to Michael Clarke, no run, good stuff from Philander, back of a length delivery that just nips away a touch just outside off, Clarke looks to push at it and the ball goes past the outside edge

39.6 Steyn to Ponting, no run, good leave or dangerous leave? I would say both. Full ball and it shapes in a touch close to the off stump, Ponting comes forward and leaves it, that ball was close to the off stump though

39.5 Steyn to Michael Clarke, 1 run, Steyn missed his line there, angles it too straight on the pads and Clarke clips it to backward square leg

39.4 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery and it veers away outside off, Clarke lets it go easily

39.3 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, keeps it full and on the stumps, Clarke plunges forward and dabs it to cover

39.2 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Clarke drives it back to Steyn who stretches out his left hand, palms it to mid off

39.1 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length delivery on middle and off, Clarke defends it back to the bowler

Some movement behind the sightscreen. Slight holdup in play here.

38.6 Philander to Ponting, no run, keeps it full and tight on the off stump, Ponting dabs it to the off side

38.5 Philander to Ponting, no run, full ball angling in close to the off stump, cuts in a fraction as well, Ponting judges it well and prods forward to leave it

38.4 Philander to Ponting, no run, short of a good length just outside off, Ponting taps it to short cover

38.3 Philander to Ponting, 2 runs, full in length and probing away just outside off, Ponting gets forward and pushes it past the gap at cover, the fielder gives chase but he cannot prevent Ponting from taking a couple

38.2 Philander to Ponting, no run, fuller in length and it curls away wide outside off, left alone by Ponting

38.1 Philander to Ponting, no run, back of a length and around the off stump corridor, Ponting lifts his bat to let it go

Vernon Philander [8.0-0-31-2] is back into the attack

37.6 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, short of length and this one dies down as it goes past off stump, Clarke leaves it and Boucher collects it on the bounce

37.5 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery and Steyn gets it to zip away outside off, Clarke shoulders arms

37.4 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, drags the length back a touch and gets some good bounce outside off, Clarke does not play at it

37.3 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, keeps it full and it shapes away in the corridor outside off, Clarke lets it go

37.2 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, fuller in length on middle and off, Clarke solidly blocks it to silly mid off

Three slips in place now.

37.1 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, right on the money first up from Steyn, pitched up and it swerves away just outside off, Clarke watches it and leaves it

Right, the South African players are striding out. It is cloudy at the moment. The two Australian batsmen are taking guard. They have a big task on their hand.

Pitch Report: There is a bit more wear and tear on this wicket. There is a still some grass covering. Some of the cracks have widened and the ball might misbehave if it hits those cracks.

Update 12:35 Local time: Cricket South Africa have tweeted that 70 overs are scheduled to be bowled today.

Update 12:05 PM Local time: Cricket South Africa have tweeted that if the weather stays bright, play will start at 1:00 PM local time.

Update 12:00 Local time: The supper sopper is in use here. The head groundsman reckons that the ground will be dry in about one hours time and that play could take place at 1:00 PM local time. An early lunch has been taken.

Update 11:45 AM Local time: The covers are coming off and the groundstaff are working hard to get the ground back in good playing condition. Let us hope that the rain stays away for some time now.

Update 11:35 AM Local time: The rain has gotten a bit lighter. The Met office had predicted that the rain might clear up at about 12:00 local time. Hope that the groundstaff can get conditions ready for play.

Update 11:00 AM Local time: There is still some drizzle in the air. Chris Scott, the local groundsman, reckons that this rain might blow away in about one hours time. There could be some play later in the afternoon. This light rain will stick onto the grass and the groundstaff will need some time to drain the moisture.

Update 10:30 AM Local time: The rain has again started to fall at Johannesburg. The covers are firmly in place. The wait continues.

Update 10 AM local time: The rain has eased a bit, but it's still very dark and cloudy out there. The super soppers have started the mopping up operations.

However, we will have to wait for proceedings to happen. It has been raining at Johannesburg and the covers are in place at the moment. We are in for a delayed start. Stay tuned for updates as and when we get them.

Hello and Welcome to the final day of this gripping Test match between South Africa and Australia from Johannesburg. After all the twists and the turns in this series, it all boils down to the final day. Australia need 168 runs to win and level the series while South Africa need seven wickets to clinch the series and register their first series victory against Australia at home after 42 years.

Do join us for all the action on what promises to be another thriller tomorrow. Cheers and Bye..

It has been an absorbing day's play though. Australia did well to snaffle the last 7 wickets for 110 runs today. Steyn continued to harass the Aussies, this time with the bat spanking 41. How important those runs will prove to be in the final analysis? Pat Cummins has already been regarded as a future star and he took baby-steps towards it with a 5-fer in his debut Test. The hosts came fighting back with 2 quick strikes and it looked like the visitors would stutter. Ponting is a big match player and he has looked focussed as he completed his 57th Test fifty. Khawaja was the ideal foil with an impressive 65, his maiden Test fifty. His dismissal at the fag end of the day's play has brought South Africa back though and has set up a pulsating final day's play.

5:30 pm local time: It is official, play has been called off for the day. There will be an early start at 10:00 local time (13:30 IST).

Some dark clouds have descended onto the ground now. The floodlights are beginning to take full effect. We might have seen the last action for the day..

Smith did not look too happy with the decision of the umpires, but he can't do anything. The power is with the umpires and their decision is final. Bad timing for SA though, they had a new man under fading lights.

The umpires are conferring with each other. The light meter is out as well. They are not that happy with the light and off they go. Khawaja would be gutted, he fell in what turned out to be the last over of the day during his debut innings at SCG against England during this year's Ashes and history has repeated itself again.

36.6 Tahir to Michael Clarke, 1 run, well flighted delivery outside off. Michael Clarke gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it past cover for a single to get off the mark

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease

36.5 Tahir to Khawaja, out Caught by Kallis!! Tahir breaks the partnership at last. The googly does the trick. This one pitched on and around off-stump. There was a bit of grip and turn on that. Khawaja leant forward to defend, the ball grazes the outside edge and safely nestles itself into the big hands of Kallis at 1st slip. Tahir is pumped up and so he should be, ends a fine effort from young Khawaja though. Khawaja c Kallis b Tahir 65(110) [4s-8 6s-1]

Tahir to Khawaja, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

36.4 Tahir to Ponting, 1 run, loopy delivery on the stumps. Ponting takes a couple of paces down the track and drives it to mid-on

36.3 Tahir to Khawaja, 1 run, Khawaja skips down the pitch to a well tossed up delivery and drives it to mid-off for a quick single

36.2 Tahir to Ponting, 3 runs, nicely done by Ponting. Skips down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it past AB at cover. Philander does well to dive and save a boundary near the ropes at deep extra cover

36.1 Tahir to Khawaja, 1 run, another full toss from Tahir, flicked away to deep mid-wicket for a single

35.6 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and nipping back in. Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

35.5 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, 1 run, short of good length on the middle and leg. Khawaja tucks it towards mid-on for another sharp single

35.4 Morne Morkel to Ponting, 1 run, 57th Test FIFTY for Ponting. He is a big match player and this is a big innings not just for him but for his team as well. Plays a length delivery with soft hands towards Amla at cover and calls for a quick single, Khawaja was quick to respond and beats an underhand flick at the stumps

The 3rd umpire has called for, Khawaja is the man in question. He is SAFE

34.1 Tahir to Ponting, no run, wrong un, Ponting did not pick it up at all. This one turned back in sharply and just goes past the off-stump. Tahir has his hands on his head

Drinks are on the field now

33.6 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, Steyn ends the over with another short bouncer, easily eveaded by Khawaja

33.6 Steyn to Khawaja, wide, Steyn loses his line and hurls this one miles outside off. Boucher dives in front of 1st slip to stop it going further. Wide signalled

33.5 Steyn to Khawaja, SIX!!, Superbly done by Khawaja . It was a short and quick bouncer aimed above the hips of Khawaja. He swirled around and pulls it in the air towards fine leg. The man seemed to be at the business end just for a moment but ends up watching it sail over his head for a maximum

33.4 Steyn to Ponting, 1 run, too straight from Steyn, drifting onto the pads of Ponting. He almost falls over but manages to get an inside edge towards fine leg. That was a slower delivery as well

33.3 Steyn to Ponting, no run, full and outside off. Ponting defends it solidly back towards the bowler. Steyn flicks the ball back towards the keeper

33.2 Steyn to Ponting, no run, full and outside off. Ponting leans into the drive and finds Amla at cover

32.2 Tahir to Ponting, no run, Ponting read this slider well. It was pitched outside off and went on with the arm. Ponting covers the line of the stumps and lets it go

32.1 Tahir to Ponting, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps. Ponting looks to drive and gets an inside edge towards the onside

31.6 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, the slower one now, completely befuddles Khawaja as he lamely pokes at that and is beaten outside off

31.5 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, another short bouncer at Khawaja. He is quick to duck under it. Steyn has suddenly increased his pace. He is bowling at least 10kmph quicker than what he was during the entire match

31.4 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, short bouncer well down the leg. Khawaja easily ducks underneath it

Steyn, Smith and Kallis are in the middle of a mini conference. They need a wicket here and quickly at that

31.3 Steyn to Ponting, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Ponting opens the face of the bat and works it wide of Amla at cover for a single

31.2 Steyn to Khawaja, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Khawaja steers it square on the off-side for a single

31.1 Steyn to Khawaja, FOUR!!, whippy whip from Khawaja. This one was a length delivery drifting onto his pads. Khawaja gets inside the line of that and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary. He is growing in confidence here

30.5 Tahir to Khawaja, 5 runs, poor cricket from Smith. He has gifted a maiden Test FIFTY for Khawaja. This one was driven towards the skipper at mid-on and Khawaja called Ponting across for a quick single. Smith attacked the ball and flinged in a wild throw that Boucher could not gather. Kallis was unsighted by the keeper and lets the ball go through to the boundary

30.4 Tahir to Khawaja, no run, nicely bowled. The wrong un from Tahir. Khawaja spars at it and is beaten. Nice loop on that from Tahir

30.3 Tahir to Ponting, 1 run, Ponting skips down the track again and clips another full toss wide of mid-wicket for a single

30.2 Tahir to Ponting, FOUR!!, nicely done by Ponting. Good use of the feet there, converts it into a full toss and slaps it back past the bowler for a boundary

30.1 Tahir to Khawaja, 1 run, well flighted delivery on the stumps. Khawaja clips it towards Smith at mid-on for a single

29.5 Steyn to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off and moving away, easy leave for Ponting

29.4 Steyn to Khawaja, 1 run, short of good length and moving away. Khawaja was slightly squared up as he looked to defend, manages to play it with soft hands wide of cover for a single

29.3 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, full and a hint of inswing back into the left-hander. Khawaja was looking for the drive, gets it of the inner half of his bat towards mid-off

29.2 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Khawaja drives it straight to the fielder at mid-off

29.1 Steyn to Ponting, 1 run, short and outside off. Ponting dabs it past gully for a single. One gets the feeling that Ponting is due for a big one here

28.6 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery just outside off. Khawaja gets his front foot across to the pitch of the delivery and defends it solidly

28.5 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, the line is much closer outside off. Khawaja continues to remain patient as he lets it go

28.4 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, short of good length outside off and angling away. Khawaja does not need to play at those, lifts his bat and lets it go

28.3 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, this one is a bit too wide outside off and shaping away, left alone

28.3 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no ball, Morne Morkel comes from round the wicket and over-steps. The line is very good though, Khawaja pushes forward to one that leaves him and is beaten

28.3 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, wide, Morne Morkel loses his line completely and flings this one miles outside off. Wide called

28.2 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, leg byes, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the hips of Khawaja. He looks to flick and misses, the ball goes off the shoulder for a couple of leg-byes towards fine leg

28.1 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, Khawaja is solid as a sage at the other end. Gets well forward to a good length delivery and defends it

27.6 Steyn to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off. Ponting is very solid as he leans forward to defend

27.5 Steyn to Ponting, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps. Ponting drives it back to the bowler. Steyn stops the ball and fires in a throw back towards the stumps at the striker's end, Ian Gould goes for the opinion of the third umpire. Replays show Ponting was well in. A glare from Steyn. This is going to be some fun in the next few minutes

27.4 Steyn to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off and moving away. Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

27.3 Steyn to Ponting, FOUR!!, Shot, Ponting at his best. It was overpitched and on the stumps. Ponting would have struggled to face such a delivery when he was new to the crease, this time he presents a full face of the bat and drives it between the stumps and the non-striker. No need to run for those

27.2 Steyn to Ponting, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away. Ponting gets a positive move forward and drives it to mid-off

27.1 Steyn to Ponting, no run, Steyn starts with one full and outside off. There was a hint of movement away, Ponting shoulders arms

Dale Steyn [6.0-0-24-0] is back into the attack

26.6 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, length delivery outside off. Khawaja is rock solid in defence. His technique has been immaculate today

26.5 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery slanting across Khawaja. he gets forward and defends it towards cover

26.4 Morne Morkel to Ponting, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps. Ponting pushes it back past the bowler. The mid-off fielder gets across to limit the batsmen to a single

26.3 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

26.2 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, this is much better from Morne Morkel. He is making Punter play at least. Good length delivery outside off, Ponting presses forward in defence

25.6 Kallis to Khawaja, FOUR!!, Fab shot. Kallis came from round the wicket and angled a short delivery towards the pads of Khawaja. He nonchalantly pulls it in front of square and beats the man at deep square leg easily. Top shot indeed

25.5 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, short of good length outside off and nipping away, left alone

25.4 Kallis to Ponting, 1 run, fuller length delivery angling back into Ponting. He plonks his front-foot forward and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single

25.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off and moving away. Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

25.2 Kallis to Khawaja, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Khawaja opens the face of the bat and steers it towards third man. This is his best score in his nascent test career. His previous best was 37

25.1 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, Kallis slants this one across Khawaja. He watches the ball all along, lifts his bat and lets it go

24.6 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, fuller but well outside off. Ponting will let those go all day long. Morne Morkel must make the batsmen play

24.5 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Ponting shuffles across and defends it towards point

24.4 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, short of good length outside off. This one is much closer towards the off-stump, it is still an easy leave for Punter

24.3 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

24.2 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, short of good length outside off and holding its line. Ponting watches it sail into the gloves of Boucher

24.1 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, 1 run, full and outside off. Khawaja was not in complete control over his drive, manages to get a thick outside edge towards deep point

Morne Morkel [5.0-1-18-0] is back into the attack

23.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, another short delivery outside off that does not bounce as expected, easy leave for Ponting

23.5 Kallis to Ponting, no run, Kallis follows the fuller delivery with a short bumper outside off. Ponting easily ducks underneath it

23.4 Kallis to Ponting, no run, full and looking to tempt Ponting into the drive. Ponting is happy to let it go

23.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, short of good length outside off. Ponting gets right behind it and defends it towards the off-side

23.2 Kallis to Khawaja, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Khawaja cracks a cut past point for a single

23.1 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, short and outside off. Khawaja cuts it well but straight to the fielder (Prince) at gully. It was a bit too close to cut but Khawaja leaned back to create that extra width

22.6 Philander to Khawaja, 1 run, fuller length delivery seaming away after pitching around off-stump, Khawaja is slightly squared up as he looks to defend, manages to squirt it away past point for a single

22.6 Philander to Ponting, no ball, 1 run, good length delivery drifting onto the pads of Ponting. He tucks it wide of mid-on and calls Khawaja across for a quick single, easily done in the end

22.5 Philander to Khawaja, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Khawaja steers it away square on the off-side for a single

22.4 Philander to Khawaja, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away. Khawaja covers the line of the ball and shoulders arms

22.3 Philander to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

22.2 Philander to Khawaja, no run, short of good length delivery that spat on Khawaja. He does well to drop his wrists and plays it with a loose bottom hand, manages to drop the ball down

22.1 Philander to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off and seaming away, left alone by Khawaja

21.6 Kallis to Khawaja, 1 run, Khawaja pushes a lengeth delivery towards Amla at cover and calls Ponting through for a quick single. Amla is quick to swoop onto the ball and has a shy at the striker's end. It would have been very interesting had he made a direct hit

21.5 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off and moving away, left alone

21.4 Kallis to Ponting, 1 run, that one surprised Ponting. This was a effort ball, a quick bouncer. Ponting was taken by surprise, was very late onto the pull, gets a top-edge that falls in no-man's land near mid-wicket. That was the heavy ball from Kallis, something that he bowls very rarely

21.3 Kallis to Khawaja, 1 run, short and outside off. Khawaja stands tall and cuts it down to third man for a single. Smith has men to protect the boundaries

21.2 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Khawaja is content in letting it go

21.1 Kallis to Ponting, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Ponting drops it towards the cover region with soft hands and pinches a single

20.6 Philander to Ponting, 1 run, full and outside off. Ponting gets a nice stride forward and pushes it into the vacant gap past cover. Retains strike with a single

20.5 Philander to Ponting, no run, Philander is maintaining a nice line just around off-stump. Ponting covers the line of the stumps, lifts his bat and lets it go

19.5 Kallis to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off and nipping away. Ponting watches the line of the ball all along and shoulders arms

19.4 Kallis to Ponting, 2 runs, streaky! This time Ponting is drawn forward to a well pitched up delivery outside off, he pushes away from his body, gets the thick outside edge that is well wide of gully. Good bowling from Kallis

19.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, Kallis is maintaining a line fairly wide outside off. Ponting is not tempted to play at those, left alone

19.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, a touch more fuller but the line is well outside off, easy leave for Punter

19.1 Kallis to Ponting, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away. Ponting covers the line of the stumps and shoulders arms

18.6 Philander to Khawaja, no run, lovely riposte from Philander. This one seams away from outside off and goes across Khawaja. He pushes from his crease and is beaten

18.5 Philander to Khawaja, FOUR!!, lovely shot, short and wide outside off. Khawaja stays back and cuts it behind point. Lovely extension of his arms on that, the ball races away to the fence in a jiffy. The 50 run partnership is up as well

18.3 Philander to Khawaja, no run, rock solid defence from Khawaja. Gets nicely forward to a length delivery and defends it towards the off-side

18.2 Philander to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Khawaja is confident about the line and lets it go

18.1 Philander to Ponting, 1 run, too straight from Philander. Ponting gets inside the line and clips it behind square for an easy single

Vernon Philander [5.0-0-19-2] is back into the attack

17.6 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, short of good length angling across Khawaja. He gets back and punches it towards mid-on. A quiet start after tea from Kallis

17.5 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off. Khawaja gets a good stride forward and defends it back towards mid-off. He is looking very solid here

17.4 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Khawaja watches the ball all along and shoulders arms

17.3 Kallis to Ponting, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the hips. Ponting gets back and nudges it behind square for a single

17.2 Kallis to Khawaja, 1 run, good length delivery outside off and moving away. Khawaja pushes it wide of cover for a single

17.1 Kallis to Ponting, 1 run, and Ponting is away with a whippy flick past mid-wicket. It was a length delivery on the pads, easy for any batsmen

Kallis will begin for South Africa

The players are out in the middle and we are all set for another absorbing session of play, light permitting

Aussies have comeback well after losing 2 early wickets in pursuit of 310. Philander and Steyn bowled well in tandem and troubled the Aussies, but this pair have successfully survived the initial burst and played themselves to a decent position now. Smith was bit defensive in his field setting after they started to play aggressively. Still a long way to go for Australia. Do join us for the last session in about 15 minutes....

16.6 Tahir to Khawaja, no run, terrific delivery to end the over, that's also Tea on day 4, quicker delivery this time, this one breaks in from outside off, Khawaja gets forward to defend, but the extra bounce beats the outside edge

Round the wicket now

16.5 Tahir to Khawaja, no run, turning in from outside off, Khawaja defends it to the off side

Two slips and a short leg for Khawaja

16.4 Tahir to Ponting, 1 run, tossed up wide outside off, Ponting reaches for it and pushes it to cover

16.3 Tahir to Ponting, no run, pushed through quicker, Ponting plunges forward and defends it to the onside, they think of a single, but decides against it in the end

16.2 Tahir to Ponting, no run, tossed up on middle and turning away, Ponting presses forward and defends it

16.1 Tahir to Ponting, no run, starts off with a low full-toss, Ponting drives it down to mid on

Imran Tahir, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

15.6 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, rip snorter to end the over, this one reared up from back of a length, round the wicket this time, Khawaja on the back foot was beaten all ends up and it just went past the outside edge

15.5 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, full and shaping into the pads, Khawaja gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

15.4 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, back of a length delivery angled across Khawaja, he defends it off the back foot

15.3 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, short and well directed on the body, Khawaja gets right behind the line and defends it

15.2 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, angling in from back of a length, Khawaja presses forward and blocks it

15.1 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, full and angling into the stumps, compact forward defence from Khawaja

14.6 Steyn to Ponting, 2 runs, another short delivery, Ponting rocks back and pulls it to deep mid wicket for a couple, nice little partnership is building here

It has started to drizzle

14.5 Steyn to Ponting, no run, lands it full again, Ponting gets across and pushes it down to mid on

14.4 Steyn to Ponting, 2 runs, pitched up and in the slot, Ponting leans onto it and drives it to sweeper cover

14.3 Steyn to Ponting, no run, lands it full again on middle, Ponting just manages to dig it out towards mid on

14.2 Steyn to Ponting, FOUR!!, easy pickings for Punter, too full and straight on the pads, Ponting shuffles across and clips it off his legs to backward square leg fence

14.1 Steyn to Ponting, no run, full and around the off stump, tighter line, Ponting blocks it solidly to the onside

13.6 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, terrific comeback from Morne Morkel, length delivery just outside off, Khawaja was drawn forward, but the late away movement beats the outside edge

13.5 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, FOUR!!, banged in short on the stumps, it sat up nicely for the pull and Khawaja swivels and hits it effortlessly to backward square leg

13.4 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, full and angling in again, Khawaja is drawn forward and gets an inside edge onto the pads, well bowled by Morne Morkel!

13.3 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, short and well directed on the body, Khawaja stands tall and defends it

13.2 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, full and attacking the stumps, Khawaja blocks it off the front foot

13.2 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no ball, fuller length delivery just outside off, Khawaja reaches for it and pushes it towards point, he's overstepped and replays suggest it was a close call

13.1 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Khawaja stands tall and fends it to the off side

12.5 Steyn to Ponting, no run, huge appeal for a LBW is turned down, it looked close first up, but Ponting had got forward to defend and was struck just outside the line, that saved him in the end and a very good decision from the umpire

12.4 Steyn to Khawaja, 1 run, full and tailing into the stumps, Khawaja pushes it to mid on for a risky single, the fielder misses the stumps at the bowler's end

12.3 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, full and angling in sharply, Khawaja gets forward and shoulders arms

12.2 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, back of a length and angling in from round the wicket, Khawaja pushes it to the off side

12.1 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, cries of catch it, but it came off the thigh pad, it was short and on the body, Khawaja shapes in to pull and misses it

11.6 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, this one came in with the angle, Ponting gets right behind the line and defends it solidly

11.5 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away with an extra bounce, Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

11.4 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, full and it straightens a bit, Ponting was squared up, but plays it with softs hands towards third slip, nice diving stop by Rudolph

11.3 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, much better from Ponting, angling in from outside off, Ponting gets forward and shoulders arms

11.2 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, good comeback from Morne Morkel, short and around the off stump, this one moved away late, Ponting on the back foot was beaten comprehensively

11.1 Morne Morkel to Ponting, FOUR!!, this shot should give him some confidence, short and outside off stump, Ponting latches onto it quickly and pulls it effortlessly to deep mid wicket, that raced away to the fence in a flash

10.6 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, angling in from back of a length, he's bowling from round the wicket, Khawaja defends it solidly to the off side

10.5 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, he's looking very solid here, pitched up and in the slot, nice flowing drive towards mid off, but Steyn gets some hand to it

10.4 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, back of a length and shaping into the left hander, Khawaja gets right behind the line and defends it

10.2 Steyn to Ponting, no run, shortish delivery outside off stump, Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

10.1 Steyn to Ponting, FOUR!!, what a shot! starts off with a loosener just outside off, it was touch shorter also, Ponting stands tall and punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover, pure timing and it raced away to the boundary

Dale Steyn [3.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack

9.6 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, full and angling into the stumps, Khawaja pushes it towards covers

9.5 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, full and around the off stump, Khawaja presses forward and defends it to the off side

9.4 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, what a comeback from Morne Morkel, absolute jaffa! length delivery just outside off and this one held it's line a bit, Khawaja pokes at it and ends up getting beaten

9.3 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, FOUR!!, poor delivery from Morne Morkel, short and angling well down the leg side, that's a freebie, Khawaja just tickles it past the keeper to fine leg

9.2 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, short of length delivery outside off and angling in, Khawaja lifts his bat and lets it go

9.1 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, another snorter from Morne Morkel, back of a length just outside off and it straightened a bit, as usual he gets some extra bounce, Khawaja on the back foot was beaten comprehensively!

8.6 Philander to Ponting, no run, length delivery just outside off, Ponting defends it to the off side

8.5 Philander to Khawaja, 1 run, full and swinging into the pads, Khawaja gets forward to defend and the ball goes off the inside edge to backward square leg

8.4 Philander to Khawaja, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Khawaja lets it go through, nice carry to the keeper also

8.3 Philander to Khawaja, no run, length delivery angling across the left hander, Khawaja gets forward and shoulders arms

8.2 Philander to Khawaja, no run, pitched up and shaping into the left hander, Khawaja presses forward and defends it down on the track

8.1 Philander to Khawaja, FOUR!!, he continues to be aggressive in this innings, it was banged in short on the stumps, Khawaja picked the length early and pulls it in front of square for a blazing boundary

7.6 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, another short of length delivery just outside off, Ponting decides to leave it alone

7.5 Morne Morkel to Ponting, no run, shortish delivery outside off and angling in, Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

7.3 Morne Morkel to Ponting, FOUR!!, Punter is back, his favorite shot, it was short and angling into the body, Ponting picks the length early and pulls it effortlessly to deep mid wicket, he also reaches 12500 Test runs

7.1 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, 1 run, terrific start from the big Morne Morkel, starts off from round the wicket and angles into the left hander, Khawaja was half forward and gets an inside edge, which almost cannoned into the stumps

Morne Morkel, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

6.6 Philander to Ponting, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling in this time, Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

6.5 Philander to Ponting, no run, that is a rip snorter, back of a length and just outside off, it landed on the seam and moved away late, Ponting was squared up completely and is beaten comprehensively, he has a wry smile on his face

6.4 Philander to Khawaja, byes, 1 run, wayward delivery, full and swinging down the leg side, it was a tough one for the keeper and they sneak a bye

6.3 Philander to Khawaja, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Khawaja leaves it alone

6.3 Philander to Khawaja, no ball, he's overstepped striving for some extra pace, replays suggest it was a close call as his foot was just touching the crease

6.2 Philander to Khawaja, no run, harmless bouncer, well down the leg side, Khawaja ducks under it

6.1 Philander to Khawaja, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Khawaja shoulders arms

5.6 Steyn to Khawaja, leg byes, 1 run, full and swinging into the pads, Khawaja misses out on the flick shot and the ball rolls off his pads towards square leg

5.5 Steyn to Ponting, 1 run, he's off the pair here, full and wide outside off, Ponting gets forward and pushes it to cover

5.4 Steyn to Ponting, no run, shortish delivery on middle and angling away, Ponting gets right behind the line and defends it

5.3 Steyn to Ponting, no run, touch shorter outside off, Ponting goes back and eases it off the back foot towards backward point, can't beat the fielder

5.2 Steyn to Ponting, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, luring him for the false shot, well left by Ponting

5.1 Steyn to Khawaja, 1 run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Khawaja pulls it effortlessly to backward square leg, straight to the fielder

4.6 Philander to Ponting, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away, Ponting lifts his bat and lets it go

4.5 Philander to Ponting, no run, full and angling into the pads, he gets some extra bounce on this occasion, Ponting luckily gets some inside edge onto the pads

4.4 Philander to Ponting, no run, full and attacking the stumps, Ponting shuffles across and defends it towards square leg

4.3 Philander to Ponting, no run, fullish delivery on off and this one held it's line a bit, Ponting watchfully defends it to the off side

4.2 Philander to Khawaja, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Khawaja pushes it to cover

4.1 Philander to Khawaja, no run, superb ball, lands it on a length just outside off and this one moves away, Khawaja is drawn forward and the ball beats the outside edge

3.5 Steyn to Khawaja, 1 run, banged in short on the leg stump, Khawaja swivels and pulls it to fine leg, Philander didn't pick it initially, but restricts them to a single in the end

3.4 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, pitched up and swinging in, Khawaja prods forward and luckily gets an inside edge onto the pads

3.3 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Khawaja ducks under it

3.2 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, full and he gets some good shape into the left hander, Khawaja defends it off the front foot

3.1 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, full and shaping into the pads, Khawaja misses out on the clip shot

2.6 Philander to Ponting, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away, he's getting some good bounce here, Ponting shoulders arms, huge pressure on him to score

Ricky Ponting, right handed bat, comes to the crease

2.5 Philander to Hughes, out Caught by Kallis!! This is top fast bowling from Philander, poor technique from Hughes, this one reared up from a length just outside off, Hughes pokes at it lamely, but the outside edge flew quickly towards second slip, where Kallis cups it with both hands, Aussies are in deep trouble here. Hughes c Kallis b Philander 11(10) [4s-2]

Philander to Hughes, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

2.4 Philander to Hughes, FOUR!!, poor delivery from Philander, short and wide outside off, little bit of width and Hughes latches onto it quickly and cuts it down to square third man

2.3 Philander to Hughes, no run, superb ball from Philander, length delivery just outside off and it nipped away sharply, Hughes was squared up and the ball zips past the outside edge

2.2 Philander to Hughes, no run, peppers him with a sharp bouncer on the stumps, Hughes ducks under it

2.1 Philander to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go

1.6 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, full and swinging into the left hander, Khawaja gets forward and defends it solidly

1.5 Steyn to Hughes, 3 runs, fuller length delivery on off, Hughes was looking to play it to the leg side, but gets the inside half of the bat, the outfield is soo quick and the ball almost reached the ropes, but Morkel chases it well and pulls it back just inside the ropes

1.4 Steyn to Hughes, FOUR!!, he's off the mark as well, pitched up and in the slot, Hughes gets forward and drills it down the ground to long off, this shot should give him some confidence

1.3 Steyn to Hughes, no run, full and swinging in, good probing line from Steyn, Hughes covers the swing and defends it to the off side

1.2 Steyn to Hughes, no run, back of a length and shaping in this time, Hughes stands tall and defends it towards mid off

1.1 Steyn to Hughes, no run, what a ball from Steyn, this is hostile fast bowling, right on target, back of a length just outside off and it moved away late with an extra bounce, Hughes had to play at it and it zips past the outside edge

Dale Steyn, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

0.6 Philander to Khawaja, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Khawaja gets right behind the line and defends it

0.5 Philander to Khawaja, FOUR!!, he's started off aggressively here, another juicy half-volley on offer, Khawaja leans onto it and drills it past Smith at mid off to deep extra cover

0.4 Philander to Khawaja, no run, full and swinging in again, Khawaja pushes it down to mid on

0.3 Philander to Khawaja, FOUR!!, confident shot first up, pitched and swinging into the left hander, Khawaja gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it down the ground to long on, Aussies are underway with a boundary

Usman Khawaja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

0.2 Philander to Shane Watson, out Bowled!! Dream start for SA and Philander, poor shot from Watto though, this one nipped back in sharply, Shane Watson thought it would go the other way and shoulders arms, the ball came in sharply to crash into the stumps, complete misjudgement from Shane Watson and Aussies are in a spot of bother here. Shane Watson b Philander 0(2)

Philander to Shane Watson, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

0.1 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away with an extra bounce, Shane Watson shoulders arms

Shane Watson and Hughes are at the crease. Shane Watson is on strike. Philander will open the attack

The South African team are in a huddle and we are all set for an exciting chase...

Finally Aussies manage to bundle SA out, but they need 310 to win this match, which will be the highest 4th innings chase at the New Wanderers if they manage to win. So an uphill task for the Aussies as this pitch is still assisting the faster bowlers and they have to handle Steyn and co. Join us in a while for the chase....

109.6 P Cummins to Steyn, out Caught by Haddin!! Finally it's all over, 6 wickets on debut for P Cummins, nice little cameo from Steyn comes to an end, length delivery wide outside off, Steyn flashes hard at it without anything footwork and gets a faint edge back to the keeper, the ball was dying on him and he dives forward and takes a sharp catch. Steyn c Haddin b P Cummins 41(64) [4s-2 6s-3]

P Cummins to Steyn, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

109.5 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, another play and a miss, he's swinging aimlessly against every ball here, another swipe across the line to a short of length delivery and misses it

109.4 P Cummins to Steyn, 2 runs, pitched up on middle and leg, Steyn clears his front leg and hammers it straight down the ground to long on, Hussey keeps them to a couple only

109.3 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, length delivery outside off, this time slaps it towards deep covers, doesn't take the single

109.2 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, the slower short delivery, excellent change of pace, Steyn was into the shot early and misses it, he's disappointed with his effort here

109.1 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, shortish delivery again, Steyn moves across for a mow across the line, but missed it completely

108.6 Siddle to Tahir, no run, pitched up again just outside off, Tahir gets forward and pushes it watchfully to the off side

Short leg in place now

108.5 Siddle to Tahir, no run, full and attacking the stumps, Tahir was expecting a full delivery and keeps it out safely

108.4 Siddle to Tahir, no run, short and aimed at the ribs, Tahir gets into a tangle and fends at it awkwardly

108.3 Siddle to Tahir, no run, another shortish delivery, following the batsman, the extra bounce hits him on the body

108.2 Siddle to Tahir, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Tahir does well to sway out of the line

108.1 Siddle to Tahir, FOUR!!, he's joined the party now, full and in the slot for the swing, Tahir moves across and hoicks it across the line to deep mid wicket, no fielder in the deep and it just crosses over the ropes

107.6 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Steyn tries the steer it over the slip cordon and misses it, end of an eventful over

107.5 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Steyn swings at it aimlessly and misses it

107.4 P Cummins to Steyn, 2 runs, excellent running from Steyn, full and on middle, Steyn pushes it with soft hands to mid on, he called for 2 immediately and they make it in the end, P Cummins ran quickly and has a shy at the bowler's end, but missed it

107.3 P Cummins to Steyn, FOUR!!, streaky, but Steyn will take it, another shortish delivery on the stumps, it climbed on him, Steyn was shaping to pull, but the ball takes the top edge and goes just over the keeper to fine leg

107.2 P Cummins to Steyn, SIX!!, he's adding some vital runs here, another slower delivery, Steyn picked it early and swings it through the line towards long on, Huss was in a great position to take the catch, but it just went over the ropes and he tried to throw it back, but he had already crossed the ropes with the ball in his hand

107.1 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, slower delivery on the stumps, Steyn picks it early and drives it down to long off, but he doesn't take the single

106.6 Siddle to Tahir, no run, it missed the off stump by a whisker, fullish delivery just outside off and it moved away sharply, Tahir swings at it across the line and is beaten all ends up

106.5 Siddle to Steyn, 1 run, pitched up again, Steyn smashes it to long off

106.4 Siddle to Steyn, SIX!!, massive hit! That's out of Wanderers, full and in the arc for the swing, Steyn connects this time and sends it packing way into the stands over wide long on for a huge huge hit, the lead is approaching 300 now

106.3 Siddle to Steyn, no run, speared in full on the pads, Steyn misses out on the clip shot

106.2 Siddle to Steyn, no run, back of a length and moving away again, Steyn goes for a huge swipe across the line and misses it completely

106.1 Siddle to Steyn, no run, full on off and moving away slightly, compact front foot defence from Steyn

Peter Siddle [25.0-10-60-0] is back into the attack

105.6 P Cummins to Tahir, no run, great ball to end the over, full and just outside off, Tahir slogs at it aimlessly and connects only thin air, top over from the youngster

105.5 P Cummins to Tahir, no run, terrific ball once again, another yorker on middle, Tahir closed the bat face early and lobs it in the air towards mid off, it just fell short of Mitch

105.4 P Cummins to Tahir, no run, low full-toss on the stumps, Tahir was expecting the yorker and plays it towards the off side

105.3 P Cummins to Tahir, no run, he misses out on the hat-trick, pinpoint yorker just outside off, Tahir just manages to dig it out to the off side

Imran Tahir, right handed bat, comes to the crease

105.2 P Cummins to Morne Morkel, out Bowled!! Castled! fifer on debut, excellent yorker, right up in the block hole, Morne Morkel was caught at his crease and was bit late to get his bat down in time, the ball crept under his bat and crashed into the stumps, he's on a hat-trick here, what a match Cummins is having. Morne Morkel b P Cummins 0(1)

P Cummins to Morne Morkel, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Morne Morkel, left handed bat, comes to the crease

105.1 P Cummins to Philander, out Caught by Haddin!! nasty delivery first up after the break, banged in short and well directed on the body, it climbed on him a bit and Philander took his eyes off the ball and fends at it awkwardly, the ball just brushed his right thumb and Haddin took a comfortable catch, but the third umpire after having a good look at the replays, rules him out in the end, terrific delivery from the youngster and much needed breakthrough for the Aussies, so SA lose a review. Philander c Haddin b P Cummins 23(72) [4s-3]

P Cummins to Philander, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Huge appeal for caught behind, Billy raises his finger after a long time, Philander decides to review it, replays suggest it might have brushed his gloves

Excellent session for Australia as they picked 4 wickets, but this partnership has provided the upper hand for the Proteas. They lead by 284 runs, which is decent total on this track and Aussies will have finish the tail quickly or they might find it difficult to chase this down on a tough 5th day track. Join us in about 35 minutes for the post lunch session....

104.4 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, the effort ball, well directed on the body, Steyn drops his wrists and sways out of the line

104.3 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, tighter line around the off stump, Steyn blocks it watchfully towards covers

104.2 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, length delivery on middle and leg, Steyn defends it to the off side

104.1 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off and angling across, Steyn was rooted to the crease and the angle beats the outside edge

103.6 Siddle to Philander, no run, lands it full on off, Philander pushes it down to mid on

103.5 Siddle to Philander, no run, fuller length delivery just outside off and it moved away slightly, luring him for the false shot, but Philander decides to leave it alone

103.4 Siddle to Philander, no run, another sharp bouncer on the stumps, Philander sways out of the line

103.3 Siddle to Philander, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Philander gets right behind the line and defends it to the off side

103.2 Siddle to Philander, no run, fullish delivery on middle, Philander defends it back to the bowler

103.1 Siddle to Philander, no run, banged in short on the stumps, sharp bouncer, Philander ducks under it

102.6 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Steyn defends it to the leg side

102.5 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, excellent delivery again, back of a length on middle and leg and slanting across the right hander, Steyn was comprehensively beaten playing inside the line

102.4 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, length delivery angling across him, Steyn stays back and defends it solidly

102.3 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Steyn drives it firmly to mid off, straight to the fielder

102.2 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, 1 run, again he gets an uneven bounce, this one reared up from a length and the ball goes off the gloves towards third man

102.1 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Philander ducks under it

101.6 Siddle to Steyn, no run, top delivery to end the over, length delivery just outside off and it swings away sharply, Steyn was squared up completely and the ball zips past the outside edge

101.5 Siddle to Steyn, no run, full and attacking the stumps, the bat turned in his hands and he ends up lobbing it just short of the mid off fielder

101.4 Siddle to Steyn, no run, short and it nips back in sharply, Steyn was surprised by the extra bounce and is hit high on the pads

101.3 Siddle to Steyn, no run, full and wide outside off, Steyn drives at it away from his body and misses it

101.2 Siddle to Philander, byes, 1 run, wonderful bowling! full on off and it moved away late, Philander was sucked into the shot and the late away movement beats the outside edge, Watto fumbles it and they sneak a bye

101.1 Siddle to Philander, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Philander shoulders arms

100.6 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Steyn flashes hard and misses it

100.5 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, 2 runs, full and on middle, Steyn looks to play it on the leg side, but the ball squirts off the inside edge towards deep mid wicket

100.4 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, length delivery again, he gets some extra bounce, Steyn plays and misses it, Haddin takes it in front of his face

100.2 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, 2 runs, catch dropped, similar to the previous ball, but this one moved away off a fullish length, Steyn drives at it away from his body and the outside edg flew quickly towards second slip, Clarke didn't time his jump, but got some hand to it, but couldn't hold onto it in the end

100.1 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, excellent delivery, fullish delivery just outside off and this one comes in slightly, Steyn went for an expansive drive and misses it

99.6 Siddle to Philander, no run, sharp bouncer, well directed on the body, Philander does well to sway out of the line

99.5 Siddle to Philander, no run, full and angling into the pads, Philander pushes it down towards mid on

99.3 Siddle to Philander, FOUR!!, gets the outside edge this time, but through the vacant 4th slip region, it was full and wide outside off, luring him for the drive, Philander obliges, but plays it away from his body and the outside edge flew quickly to third man

99.2 Siddle to Philander, no run, angling in from outside off, Philander defends it from the crease

99.1 Siddle to Steyn, 1 run, full and on middle, Steyn was looking to play it through the onside and gets a leading edge to cover

Peter Siddle [22.0-8-55-0] is back into the attack

98.6 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, leg byes, 1 run, banged in short again, but down the leg side, Steyn misses it and the ball goes off the gloves according to the replays, but the umpire signalled it as leg byes, the physio is out with the magic spray as it hit him on the right hand

98.5 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, fullish delivery on off, Steyn gets forward and drives it straight to the fielder at covers

98.4 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, lands it full on off, Steyn mistimes a drive back to the bowler

98.3 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, banged in short on the stumps, well directed on the body, Steyn does well to sway out of the line

98.2 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, tighter line around the off stump, Steyn shoulders arms, sensible batting from Steyn so far today

98.1 Mitchell Johnson to Steyn, no run, length delivery angled across the right hander, Steyn lifts his bat and lets it go

92.2 P Cummins to Philander, no run, banged in short on the stumps, it moved away late, Philander ducks under it

92.1 P Cummins to Philander, no run, full and attacking the stumps, Philander defends it off the back foot

91.6 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in from outside off, Steyn reaches to the pitch of the ball and pushes it to covers

91.5 Lyon to Steyn, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Steyn defends it to the off side

91.4 Lyon to Steyn, no run, well tossed up and turning in sharply, Steyn presses forward, but the ball strikes him on the pads, huge appeal was turned down, Clarke reviews it, but replays suggest it struck him line, but was just clipping the leg stump, so it's an umpire's call and the original decision stays, Steyn survives and Australia have lost all their reviews now

Clarke has decided to review for a LBW decision, it looked close initially

91.3 Lyon to Steyn, no run, much slower through the air, Steyn defends it off the front foot

91.2 Lyon to Philander, 1 run, turning into the pads, Philander shuffles across and plays it to fine leg

91.1 Lyon to Philander, no run, touch shorter and turning in, Philander defends it back on the track

90.6 P Cummins to Steyn, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, inviting him for the drive, Steyn lets it go through

90.5 P Cummins to Philander, 1 run, angling into the pads from outside off, Philander works it to mid wicket

90.4 P Cummins to Philander, no run, back of a length and angling in, Philander defends it solidly back to the bowler

90.3 P Cummins to Philander, no run, keeps it full on off, Philander pushes it down towards mid on

90.2 P Cummins to Philander, no run, lands it full and around the off stump, Philander blocks it off the back foot

90.1 P Cummins to Philander, no run, back of a length and angling into the stumps, Philander stays back and defends it, P Cummins loses his footing and falls flat on the pitch

Pat Cummins [23.0-4-54-3] is back into the attack

89.6 Lyon to Philander, 1 run, well flighted again, Philander strokes it down to long on

89.5 Lyon to Philander, no run, touch shorter and turning in, Philander pushes it back to the bowler

89.4 Lyon to Philander, no run, turning in from outside off, Philander presses forward and pushes it down to mid off

89.3 Lyon to Steyn, 1 run, well tossed up on off, Steyn drives it down to long on

89.2 Lyon to Philander, 1 run, speared in full on middle, Philander clips it to deep mid wicket

89.1 Lyon to Philander, no run, tossed up and turning in, Philander works it to midwicket

88.6 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, 1 run, straying down the leg side, Philander works it away to fine leg

88.2 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Philander shoulders arms

88.1 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, full and pushed across him, Philander pushes it down to mid off

87.6 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in from outside off, Steyn gets forward and pushes it towards covers

87.5 Lyon to Steyn, no run, loopy delivery on off, Steyn defends it to the leg side

87.4 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in from outside off, Steyn gets forward and defends it

87.3 Lyon to Steyn, FOUR!!, streaky, but SA will take it, well tossed up again wide outside off, Steyn was sucked into the shot and flays at it away from his body, but the outside edge flew quickly through the vacant second slip region to third man

Dale Steyn, right handed bat, comes to the crease

87.2 Lyon to Boucher, out Caught by Shane Watson!! The bowling change has worked wonders for Pup, well tossed up delivery just outside off, Boucher drives at it away from his body and the outside edge flew quickly towards first slip, where Watto takes a sharp catch, Boucher thought it was a bump ball and didn't leave the crease, the umpires referred it to the third umpire, who ruled him out, Boucher's poor form continues. Boucher c Shane Watson b Lyon 13(20) [4s-3]

Lyon to Boucher, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Boucher was caught at first slip, but the umpires are checking whether it was a bump ball, looked out to me though, replays suggest it clearly came off the outside edge

87.1 Lyon to Boucher, no run, short and turning in, Boucher punches ito off the back foot to covers

Nathan Lyon [11.0-3-41-1] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

86.6 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, shaping in from outside off, Philander defends it to the onside

86.5 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, another shortish delivery on the stumps, this didn't bounce much though, Philander ducks under it

86.4 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, full and hint of some inswing, Philander mistimes a drive to mid on

86.3 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, length delivery angled across the right hander, Philander lifts his bat and lets it go

86.2 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, slower delivery this time, Philander picked it early and defends it with soft hands towards the off side

86.1 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, harmless bouncer on the stumps, way too high over the batsman, who ducks under it

85.6 Siddle to Boucher, no run, lands it full and swinging down the leg side, Boucher looks to play it to the onside and misses it, he's hit high on the pads

85.5 Siddle to Boucher, FOUR!!, top shot! This should give him some confidence, it was short and away from his body, Boucher stands tall and punches it off the back foot to deep extra cover

85.4 Siddle to Philander, 1 run, short and angling into the hips, Philander works it away to fine leg

85.3 Siddle to Philander, no run, full and shaping into the pads, it keeps a bit low, Philander blocks it off the front foot

85.2 Siddle to Philander, no run, short and angling into the body, Philander gets right behind the line and defends it solidly

85.1 Siddle to Philander, no run, this is excellent bowling from Siddle, length delivery outside off and it moves away with an extra bounce, Philander shoulders arms

84.6 Mitchell Johnson to Boucher, no run, pushes it wide outside off stump, Boucher gets forward and lets it go through to the keeper

84.5 Mitchell Johnson to Boucher, no run, short of length delivery outside off and slanting across the right hander, Boucher gets forward and shoulders arms

84.4 Mitchell Johnson to Boucher, no run, harmless bouncer on the stumps, Boucher ducks under it

84.2 Mitchell Johnson to Philander, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Philander stays back and defends it

Vernon Philander, right handed bat, comes to the crease

84.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, out Caught by Haddin!! Remarkable knock from Amla comes to an end and atlast Mitch strikes with the ball, excellent delivery from him, back of a length delivery which pitched on middle and off, it was angled across Amla and he pokes at it and gets a faint edge back to the keeper, who dives low to right and takes a sharp catch. Amla c Haddin b Mitchell Johnson 105(243) [4s-14]

83.5 Siddle to Boucher, FOUR!!, pure timing! Lands it full just outside off and it moved away slightly, Boucher reaches for it and punches it off the front foot to deep extra cover, the timing took the ball to the fence very quickly

83.4 Siddle to Amla, 1 run, angling in from back of a length from wide of the crease, Amla tucks it away to backward square leg

83.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, it keeps a bit low, Amla pushes it to the off side

81.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, he gets the outside edge, but it falls short of second slip, it was full and in the driving zone, Amla drives at it leaden-footedly and the outside edge didn't carry to second slip

Peter Siddle [19.0-7-45-0] is back into the attack

80.6 Mitchell Johnson to Boucher, no run, full and on middle and leg, Boucher defends it solidly off the front foot

80.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, short and angling into the pads, Amla works it to mid wicket

80.4 Mitchell Johnson to Boucher, 1 run, lands it full again, Boucher gets forward and taps it to extra cover for a quick single

80.3 Mitchell Johnson to Boucher, no run, fullish delivery on off and hint of some inward movement, Boucher gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

80.1 Mitchell Johnson to Boucher, FOUR!!, his poor form continues, very poor delivery, too short and wide outside off, Boucher just cuts it past the gully fielder to third man, he's not happy with himself

Mitchell Johnson [20.0-1-85-0] is back into the attack

Second new ball is available now

79.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, excellent delivery outside off and he gets some away movement, Amla gets forward and watches it go through to the keeper

78.6 Siddle to Amla, out Prince Run Out!! Unnecessary dismissal, it was a shortish delivery, Amla taps it towards the off side and sets off for a non-existent single, Prince was looking at the ball, but Amla had come almost half way down the track, Ponting swoops in quickly from cover and whips the bails, Prince was stranded in the middle of the pitch and sacrifices his wicket in the end. Prince run out (Ponting) 2(18)

Siddle to Amla, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

78.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, short and angling in from outside off, Amla shoulders arms

78.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Amla ducks under it

78.3 Siddle to Amla, FOUR!!, back to back centuries for Amla, his 14th overall and 7th in the last 12 Tests, what an exceptional cricketer, short and wide outside off, Amla cuts it down to third man, raises his bat and every one stands and applauds from the dressing room

78.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, back of a length and in the channel just outside off, he's giving nothing away here, Amla just has to defend it to the off side

78.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, tighter line around the off stump, Amla gets right behind the line and defends it

77.6 P Cummins to Prince, no run, terrific line again, full and swinging into the stumps, Prince defends it to the leg side

77.5 P Cummins to Prince, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Prince ducks under it

77.4 P Cummins to Prince, no run, length delivery just outside off and he gets some slight inward movement, the ball goes to the onside off the inside half of the bat

77.3 P Cummins to Prince, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Prince goes back and defends it

77.2 P Cummins to Prince, no run, excellent line and length from P Cummins, full and in the slot for the drive, luring him for the false shot, but Prince decides to let it go through

77.1 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, he moves to 99 now, full and on the pads, Amla clips it away to fine leg

76.5 Siddle to Prince, no run, shortish delivery outside off, this time he gets right behind the line and defends it towards covers

76.4 Siddle to Prince, no run, his struggle against the faster bowlers continues, another back of a length delivery much closer to the off stump, Prince looks to force it off the back foot and almost drags it onto the stumps

76.3 Siddle to Prince, no run, short of a good length delivery just outside off, Prince defends it solidly off the back foot

76.2 Siddle to Prince, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Prince defends it from the crease to the off side

76.1 Siddle to Prince, no run, starts off with a full delivery on middle, Prince defends it back to the bowler

Peter Siddle [17.0-6-41-0] is back into the attack

75.6 P Cummins to Prince, 1 run, lands it full again on middle, Prince pushes it down to mid on

75.5 P Cummins to Prince, no run, full and swinging in, Prince drives it back on the track

75.4 P Cummins to Prince, no run, loud appeal is turned down, it looked mighty close to the naked eye, it was full and was curving in sharply, Prince was half forward when the ball thuds into the pads, but replays suggest he got some inside edge onto the pads

75.3 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, full and outside off, Amla gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover

75.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, fullish delivery on off, Amla pushes it down to mid on

74.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, too full and straight on the pads, Amla clips it off his legs to backward square leg, retains the strike with that run

74.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 2 runs, top shot, this time Mitchell Johnson pitches it full and it was in the slot, Amla leans onto it and drives it to sweeper cover for a couple

74.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, short of length delivery on off and angling across, Amla pushes it to the off side

74.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Amla works it off the back foot to midwicket

74.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, banged in short on the stumps, it climbed on him a bit and Amla ducks under it

74.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Amla defends it from the crease

73.6 P Cummins to Prince, no run, this is beautiful bowling from the youngster, it was full and in the driving zone, Prince was sucked into the shot, but the late away movement beats the outside edge

73.5 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, just taps it to cover and sets off for an easy single, he's just six away from a brilliant century

73.4 P Cummins to Prince, 1 run, he's off the mark, full and sliding into the pads, Prince clips it uppishly to backward square leg

73.3 P Cummins to Prince, no run, spring in his stride now after that wicket, full and shaping into the left hander, Prince prods forward and defends it solidly

73.2 P Cummins to Prince, no run, lands it full for the new batsman, just a hint of some inswing, Prince plays all over it and is struck on the pads, that was going down though

Ashwell Prince, left handed bat, comes to the crease

73.1 P Cummins to de Villiers, out Caught by Michael Clarke!! Cummins' impressive run continues, poor shot though from de Villiers, it was full and too wide outside off, it moved away slightly, de Villiers reaches for it to drive and gets an outside edge towards second slip, it flew very quickly and Pup takes a sharp catch in front of his face, much needed breakthrough for the Aussies. de Villiers c Michael Clarke b P Cummins 73(136) [4s-10 6s-1]

P Cummins to de Villiers, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

72.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, short of a good length, but wide outside off, Amla watches it go through

72.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, full and pushed across him, Amla pushes it straight to the fielder to covers

72.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and slanting across, Amla lifts his bat and lets it go

72.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, another harmless bouncer down the leg side, Amla sways out of the line

72.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Amla ducks under it

72.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, back of a length and angling into the right hander, de Villiers works it off the back foot to mid wicket

71.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, short and wide outside off, de Villiers taps it to sweeper cover

71.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, length delivery outside off and angling in, de Villiers gets forward and shoulders arms

71.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, de Villiers ducks under it easily

71.3 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, top delivery, full and attacking the stumps, Amla was looking to play it through the leg side, but gets a leading edge to sweeper cover

71.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, coming in with the angle from wide of the crease, Amla defends it off the back foot towards covers

71.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, short and rising outside off, Amla lifts his bat and lets it go

70.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, banged in short again, this time de Villiers drops his wrists and lets it go through

70.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and shaping into the right hander, de Villiers looks to whip it off his pads through midwicket and misses it

70.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle, Amla works it to mid wicket

70.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, shortish delivery angled across the right hander, de Villiers forces it off the back foot to deep backward point

70.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no ball, another effort ball, well directed on the body, but he's overstepped in quest for some extra pace

70.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, banged in short on the stumps, de Villiers stands tall on his toes and fends it to the off side

70.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Amla stands tall and guides it to point

Mitchell Johnson [17.0-1-77-0] is back into the attack

69.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, full again on middle, de Villiers drives it back to the bowler

69.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, much better line from P Cummins, full and attacking the stumps, de Villiers hurriedly defends it off the front foot

69.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, still wide outside off stump, de Villiers watches it go through

69.3 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, length delivery outside off, it keeps a bit low, the keeper collects it on the bounce

69.2 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, first runs of the day and it also brings up the 200 lead for SA, angling into the pads, Amla tucks it away to fine leg

69.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, starts off with a shortish delivery outside off and it shapes away slightly, Amla shoulders arms

Pitch Report: Robin Jackman reckons that the cracks are widening slightly and that will keep the bowler's interested. It is still a good wicket to bat on. South Africa will look to bat big and seal the series.

Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all to Day 4 of the 2nd and final Test between South Africa and Australia from the Wanderers. South Africa are in the pole position thanks to a superb 4th wicket unbeaten partnership between Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers. The lead is now worth 199. A good day today and South Africa can all but seal the series. Australia, on the other hand must bowl the hosts out cheaply if they are to square the series. Stay tuned for further updates..

A day that has completely belonged to the hosts. Australia dominated the first session by picking up 3 wickets, including the important ones of Smith and Kallis, but Amla and de Villiers made sure that South Africa didn't suffer more damage. Both went past half-centuries and are scoring at a good rate, and look good for more. Australia look quite flat, and need a turnaround tomorrow as the lead is already healthy. Join us tomorrow at 10 AM local time (13:30 IST). Until then, it's bye bye from us.

17:05: And it's officially stumps for the day. Absolutely no chance of play to resume today, as there is a storm lurking in the corner.

17:00: The rain has become heavier. "It is bucketing down", says Cricket South Africa.

More bad news: There is a bit of rain in the air now. The covers are on, and the pitch is covered.

The players are walking off. Bad light has stopped play. Ian Gould, Billy Bowden and the 4th umpire are standing near the pitch with their light meters. Not sure if the light will improve, but hold on for all the updates.

68.6 Ponting to Amla, 1 run, good length on the middle and leg, he works it to deep square leg for a single

68.5 Ponting to Amla, no run, goes back to the outside off lines, Amla leaves

68.4 Ponting to Amla, FOUR!!, strays in line this time, angles this in on the pads, too easy for Amla who stays in the crease and glances it to fine leg for a boundary

68.3 Ponting to Amla, no run, another one that goes away from Amla, who is happy to leave again

68.2 Ponting to Amla, no run, Ponting is getting a bit of away movement, Amla watches it carefully and leaves one outside off

68.1 Ponting to de Villiers, 3 runs, not a bad start, in good length outside off, de Villiers stays back and steers it to third man for 3 runs

Ricky Ponting, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Now Clarke and Bowden have a chat. Quite a long one, that. Ricky Ponting to have a bowl now!

67.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, back of a length on the off, he stays back and blocks

And yes, that forces the umpires to have a chat. They will decide if the light is good enough for play to continue. Looks like they will continue for now.

67.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, very full on the off, Amla stays in the crease and blocks it. Looked like he didn't spot it properly, he defended it quite awkwardly

67.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, back of a length and angled in, Amla defends off the backfoot

67.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, beaten! Well bowled, angles in, pitches around off and then moves away to beat Amla's poke

67.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, Siddle is getting good bounce, bowls this in the outside off zone, gets good carry to Haddin as Amla leaves

67.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, wayward delivery down the leg side, Amla lets it go

66.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, fullish delivery on the off, de Villiers comes on the frontfoot and blocks

66.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, makes him play with a length delivery on off, de Villiers defends off the frontfoot

66.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, short and angled in around off, de Villiers continues to leave

66.3 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, another delivery outside off, de Villiers is happy to leave

66.2 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, in the channel outside off, de Villiers leaves

66.1 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, some excitement straightaway! P Cummins starts with a slower one, it was short and very wide outside off, de Villiers didn't read the pace and went for the cut, played it too early and ended up flat-batting it uppishly, but between the bowler and Ponting at cover, who didn't pick it up. Bad light?

Pat Cummins [16.0-2-46-2] is back into the attack

65.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, a very good bouncer on middle stump, but it is equally well played as Amla sways away

65.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, full and wide outside off, Amla leaves

65.4 Siddle to de Villiers, leg byes, 1 run, almost a mix up! This one was down the leg and went off the pad to the right of Haddin, who makes a diving stop. Amla and de Villiers are involved in a yes-no situation but they have enough time to make up their minds as Haddin was flat on the ground

65.3 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery on the off, he defends from the crease

65.2 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, full, fast and straight from Siddle, de Villiers defends with a straight bat

65.1 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, good length around off, de Villiers defends off the frontfoot

64.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, stump to stump this time, Amla defends off the backfoot

64.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, FOUR!!, more runs! This is turning out to be an expensive over. Poor line this from Mitchell Johnson - bowls it on Amla's pads, he goes back and whips it away through square leg for four more

64.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, very full and outside off, Amla looks to squeeze it out but fails to make contact this time

64.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, short delivery but down the leg, Amla looks to glance it but misses out

64.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, FOUR!!, please refer previous ball's commentary! Same ball, same shot, same result. Back to back boundaries for Amla

64.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, FOUR!!, excellent shot from Amla, and Mitchell Johnson continues to bleed runs. Bowls this full and gives width outside off, Amla accepts it and drives it away through covers for four

63.6 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, no weird stuff from the pitch this time, de Villiers comes on the frontfoot and defends solidly

63.5 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, uh oh, what happened there? This one jumps off sharply from good length spot, de Villiers was shaping for a forward defence but the ball kicked off and thudded into his gloves. He was in some pain but is ready to bat on

63.4 Siddle to Amla, 1 run, quick single, gets forward and pushes it to mid off, calls for a single and runs across fast to get it

63.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, short and wide outside off, Amla is not tempted to go after it

63.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, back of a length and outside off, Amla lets it go

63.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, fuller length on the off, Amla drives it to covers

62.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, FOUR!!, wrong line and he gets punished. Sprays it down the leg, de Villiers gets some bat on it and tickles it to the fine leg fence

62.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, full and angled away, de Villiers leaves again

62.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, slow off cutter well outside off, de Villiers leaves

62.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, on the middle and leg this time, he plays it to mid wicket

62.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, oohs and aahs from Mitchell Johnson and the slip cordon. This was very full around off stump, de Villiers wanted to drive it straight down the ground but the ball reversed in a touch and went through the gate, narrowly missed off stump

62.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, length delivery on the off, de Villiers defends solidly

61.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, that's well left, the bouncer from Siddle didn't rise as much as Amla expected but he still managed to bend low and sway away

61.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, pitched up on the off stump line, Amla gets forward and drives straight to covers

61.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, a bit of away movement for Siddle, Amla shoulders arms

61.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, attempted bouncer in the outside off line, easily left alone by Amla

61.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, full and straight, Amla drives to covers

61.1 Siddle to de Villiers, 1 run, banged in short on middle, doesn't rise much but de Villiers swivels and bends to pull along the ground to fine leg

60.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, short of length delivery on the body, de Villiers glances it to fine leg and retains strike

60.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, a bit of extra bounce in the outside off channel, de Villiers shoulders arms

60.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, full and reversing in, Amla whips it wide of mid on for one more

60.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, a bit leg sidish this time, de Villiers works it to fine leg and gets one

60.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, another tight delivery around middle, de Villiers defends with a straight bat

60.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, starts with a length delivery around off, a hint of reverse swing as well, de Villiers defends

Mitchell Johnson [14.0-1-58-0] is back into the attack

59.6 Siddle to de Villiers, byes, 1 run, sprays it down the leg this time, Haddin dives but only manages a half-stop and concedes a bye

59.5 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, length stuff around off, de Villiers gets forward and defends solidly

59.4 Siddle to Amla, 1 run, shouts of catch it, but it falls safe. An accurate bouncer on middle stump line, Amla rocks back and looks to hook but mishits it uppishly, bounces twice before the fielder at fine leg

59.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, good length on the off stump line, Amla comes on the frontfoot and defends it

59.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, in the zone outside off this time, Amla leaves

59.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, stump to stump stuff from Siddle, Amla looks to work it away but gets hit on the thigh pad

58.6 Lyon to de Villiers, SIX!!, shot! Can't keep him quiet forever. Comes dancing down the track, gets under this length delivery and smashes it over wide long on for a maximum

58.5 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, slow and flighted on middle stump line, de Villiers defends from the crease

58.4 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, good flight and a bit of spin, de Villiers clips it to square leg

58.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, de Villiers turns it to mid wicket

By the way, Lyon is bowling from round the stumps

58.2 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, stays in the crease and defends off the backfoot this time

58.1 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, comes down the track straightaway and works it to mid wicket

57.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, poor delivery but he gets away with it, short and wide outside off, Amla slaps it straight to point

57.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, well bowled and well played, right up in the blockhole on middle stump line, Amla jams it down

57.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, almost yorker length but just outside off, Amla squeezes it to gully where Hussey makes a diving stop

57.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, same length but much straighter this time, Amla defends off the backfoot

57.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, short of length and outside off, Amla looks it cut but mishits it to the off side

We're back for the final session. Australia badly need to separate this stand. Will they be able to do it?

Excellent session for the Proteas as they added 97 runs without losing a wicket. Both Amla and ABD notched up their fifties and are looking good for a big innings. For Aus, the bowlers bowled well in patches, but couldn't get the breakthrough. Join us in about 15 mins for the final session

56.6 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, tossed up delivery on the pads, de Villiers drives it to mid on, that's Tea on the Pink day

56.5 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, gets some sharp turn into the right hander, de Villiers prods forward and is struck on the pads just outside the line, stifled appeal is turned down

56.4 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, well tossed up, de Villiers comes down the track and drives it towards mid on, Lyon moves to his right and stops it, de Villiers was way down the track, but goes back into the crease in time

56.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, touch shorter and turning in, de Villiers moves across and defends it back to the bowler

56.2 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, tossed up and turning in, de Villiers presses forward and defends it

56.1 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, turning in from round the wicket, de Villiers gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

55.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Amla leaves it alone

55.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, from wide of the crease, lands it full around the off stump, it keeps a bit low, Amla defends it from the crease to the off side

55.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, short of length delivery well down the leg side, Amla watches it go through to the keeper

55.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, another shortish delivery, well directed into the body, Amla does well to sway out of the line

55.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and straightening, Amla lifts his bat and lets it go

54.6 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, too full on middle, Amla shuffles across and drives it down to mid on

54.5 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, turning in from outside off, de Villiers pushes it down to mid on, 100 run partnership is up between these two

54.4 Lyon to de Villiers, FOUR!!, gets to his 25th Test fifty in style, well tossed up and inviting him for the drive, de Villiers comes down the track, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it through the line to long off

54.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, gets some sharp turn into the right hander, de Villiers defends it towards the leg side

54.2 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, well flighted again, Amla comes down the track and drives it to wide mid on

54.1 Lyon to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Amla presses forward and defends it

53.6 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, full and sliding into the pads, Amla clips it away to fine leg

53.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, length delivery outside off and angling in, Amla defends it to the off side

53.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, another shortish delivery on the stumps, Amla does well to sway out of the line

53.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Amla ducks under it easily

53.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, shortish delivery just outside off, it climbed on him a bit, Amla was beaten on the back foot

52.6 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, tossed up and turning in, de Villiers presses forward and defends it

52.5 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, straying on the pads, Amla clips it off his legs to fine leg

52.4 Lyon to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Amla gets forward and defends it to the off side

52.3 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, again turning in from outside off, de Villiers gets forward and works it to deep mid wicket

52.2 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, touch shorter and turning down the leg side, Amla works it to backward square leg

52.1 Lyon to Amla, no run, turning into the pads, Amla works it to short midwicket

Nathan Lyon [7.0-2-25-1] is back into the attack

51.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, full and attacking the stumps, de Villiers defends it down on the track

51.5 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, full and sliding into the pads, Amla clips it to backward square leg, surprisingly, Clarke is fielding in the deep

51.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling away the leg side, Amla shoulders arms

51.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, another short and rising delivery outside off, Amla sways out of the way

51.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, shortish delivery way down the leg side, Amla drops his wrists and lets it go

51.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Amla ducks under it

50.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, full and angling into the stumps, de Villiers defends it back to the bowler

50.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, FOUR!!, controlled shot this time, lands it on a length just outside off, de Villiers waits for it till the last minute and guides it with soft hands to third man, boundaries are coming at will for the Proteas

50.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, punched off the back foot to mid off

50.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, FOUR!!, streaky! Length delivery just outside off and slanted across, Amla prods forward away from his body and gets a thick outside edge to third man

50.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, full and swinging in late, Amla drives it to covers, straight to the fielder

50.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, way too high over the batsmen, luckily Mitchell Johnson gets away with it

49.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, length delivery outside off and shaping away, de Villiers gets forward and shoulders arms

49.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, angling in from outside off, de Villiers defends it to the off side

49.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, it tailed in late, de Villiers just manages to dig it out

49.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, full and he gets some slight away shape, Amla shuffles across and defends it to the off side

49.1 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, shortish delivery outside off, de Villiers taps it to the off side for a quick single

48.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, FOUR!!, short and angling into the hips, Amla stands tall and whips it off his legs to deep square leg, the fielder at square leg got some hand to it, but the timing took it all the way to the ropes

48.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, full and swinging late into the pads, Amla clips it off his legs towards square leg

48.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Amla punches it off the back foot towards mid off

48.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, back of a length and angling into the pads, de Villiers glances it off his legs to fine leg

48.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, short delivery just outside off, goes well over the head of de Villiers who does not play a shot

48.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, pitched up just outside off, de Villiers gets forward and defends it

Mitchell Johnson [12.0-1-44-0] is back into the attack

47.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, full and just outside off, de Villiers gets forward and taps it to cover point for an easy single, this partnership is looking threatening

47.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, still wider outside off stump, de Villiers watches it go through to the keeper

47.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, shortish delivery outside off and angling away, de Villiers shoulders arms

47.3 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, shortish delivery outside off, de Villiers stands tall and fends it to the off side

47.2 P Cummins to de Villiers, FOUR!!, missed his radar this time, short and angling down the leg side, de Villiers just helps it around to fine leg, very well controlled shot from ABD

47.1 P Cummins to de Villiers, 2 runs, fullish delivery outside off, de Villiers taps it to cover for a quick single, Pup has a shy at the bowler's end and misses it, the back-up fielder fumbles it and they get an extra run

46.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, Amla lifts his bat and lets it go

46.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, length delivery slanted across the right hander, Amla lifts his bat and lets it go

46.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, another short delivery, well directed on the body, Amla stands tall and fends it to the onside

46.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, banged in short outside the leg stump, Amla drops his wrists and lets it go

46.2 Siddle to de Villiers, 1 run, shortish delivery on the body from round the wicket, de Villiers hops in his crease and looks to play it on the leg side, but gets a leading edge to sweeper cover

46.1 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, overpitched delivery in the slot from round the wicket, de Villiers reaches to the pitch of the ball and drills it down the ground to long off, it raced away along the turf

45.6 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, drags the length a bit, Amla comes down the track and defends it back to the bowler

45.5 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, well tossed up again, Amla gets forward and pushes it to covers

45.4 Michael Clarke to de Villiers, 1 run, low full-toss this time, de Villiers gets forward and drives it to mid off

45.3 Michael Clarke to de Villiers, no run, well tossed up again, gets some slight turn, de Villiers defends it back to the bowler

45.1 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Amla gets forward and defends it down on the track

Michael Clarke [1.0-1-0-0] is back into the attack

44.6 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, length delivery outside off, it shaped away late, de Villiers prods forward, but the thick outside edge flew past gully to third man, streaky, but SA will take it

44.5 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, fullish delivery on off, de Villiers drives it back to the bowler

44.4 Siddle to Amla, byes, 1 run, banged in short on the stumps, a sharp bouncer, Amla ducks under it, but Haddin fumbles it and they sneak a bye

44.3 Siddle to Amla, FOUR!!, he gets to his 20th Test fifty in style, overpitched and in the driving zone, Amla leans onto it and drills it to deep extra cover, the fielder in the deep had no chance of stopping that

44.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Amla stays back and defends it to the off side

42.6 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, de Villiers defends it towards mid on

42.5 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, he gets it through this time, shortish delivery outside off, de Villiers gets on top of the bounce and cuts it off the back foot to sweeper cover, it raced away to the fence

42.4 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, excellent delivery, that one squared him up completely, it was pitched on middle and leg and it straightened a bit, de Villiers on the back foot was squared up and plays it with soft hands towards gully

42.3 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away, de Villiers shoulders arms

42.2 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, length delivery outside off, de Villiers mistimes it to the off side

42.1 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away, de Villiers lifts his bat and lets it go

41.6 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, keeps it full again, Amla drives it to covers, straight to the fielder

41.5 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, tossed up again, Amla gets forward and drives it uppishly back to the bowler, just fell short of him

41.4 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Amla pushes it to covers

41.3 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, the quicker delivery on the stumps, Amla defends it back to the bowler

41.2 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, speared in full on middle, Amla clips it towards short midwicket

41.1 Michael Clarke to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Amla gets forward and defends it

Michael Clarke, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

40.6 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and he gets some extra bit of bounce, de Villiers takes his bottom hand out of the way and plays it with soft hands

40.5 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, de Villiers stays back and defends it

40.4 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, length delivery outside off, de Villiers defends it to the off side

40.3 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, full and around off, de Villiers pushes it to covers and thinks of a single, but Amla was taken couple of steps down the track he immediately sends him back and Punter was too quick to pick the ball and hits the stumps at the bowler's end, but Amla had come back

40.2 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, good probing line from Siddle, operating just around off stump and getting it to move away, well left by de Villiers

40.1 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and angling in, nice tight line to start with, de Villiers gets right behind the line and defends it

Peter Siddle [7.0-2-21-0] is back into the attack

39.6 Lyon to Amla, no run, fired in full on middle, Amla blocks it off the front foot

39.5 Lyon to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery on the pads, Amla works it to midwicket

39.4 Lyon to Amla, no run, turning into the pads, Amla works it towards square leg

39.3 Lyon to Amla, FOUR!!, outstanding shot! Quicker delivery just outside off, Amla waits for it till the last minute, uses the pace of the bowler and late-cuts it down to third man

39.2 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, turning into the pads, de Villiers works it to mid wicket

38.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, back of a length and on middle, Amla stands tall and works it to mid wicket

38.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, length delivery angling in, de Villiers gets forward and pushes it to cover for an easy single

38.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, well left from de Villiers

38.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, FOUR!!, overpitched and in the slot, de Villiers reaches to the pitch of the ball and caresses it on the up to deep extra cover, pleasing shot!

38.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, full and pushed across him, de Villiers strokes it down to mid off

38.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, de Villiers defends it to the off side

37.6 Lyon to Amla, FOUR!!, well tossed up again, but too full on the pads, Amla gets to the pitch of the ball and clips it off his pads between mid on and midwicket for a boundary

37.5 Lyon to Amla, no run, well flighted again, Amla gets down and attempts the reverse sweep, but he was struck marginally outside the off stump, huge appeal is turned down, we need replays to confirm whether it was hitting the stumps or not

37.4 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, turning into the pads, de Villiers flicks it to mid wicket

37.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, tossed up again, but it was too full on middle, de Villiers clips it straight to the fielder at short midwicket

37.2 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, tossed up delivery on off, de Villiers presses forward and defends it

37.1 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, touch shorter and turning down the leg side, Amla works it to fine leg

36.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, short and rising delivery outside off stump, de Villiers lifts his bat and lets it go

36.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and angling across, de Villiers pushes it towards backward point

36.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, length delivery on off, de Villiers defends it to the off side

36.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, full and shaping into the stumps, Amla pushes it down the track and sets off for a single, but he was late to call ABD, the fielder hurls in a throw at the striker's end, but by the time Haddin whipped the bails, de Villiers had just made it to the crease, direct hit would have had him short though

Third umpire is called for a run out chance, ABD in the batsman in question, he looks safe though

36.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no ball, full and pushed across the right hander, Amla gets forward and watches it go through, he's overstepped

36.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, back of a length and angling down the leg side, Amla plays and misses it

36.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Amla ducks under it

35.6 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, much slower through the air, de Villiers leans forward and defends it to the off side

35.5 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, drags the length a bit, de Villiers was down the track and adjusted well in th end to play it towards midwicket

35.4 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, turning into the pads, de Villiers presses forward and defends it

35.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, well tossed up on off, de Villiers strokes it down to mid on

35.2 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, touch shorter and turning into the hips, Amla goes back and tucks it away to backward square leg

35.1 Lyon to Amla, no run, fired in full on the pads, Amla clips it towards square leg

34.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, short of a good length and angling in again, de Villiers defends it from the crease back to the bowler

34.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, fullish delivery attacking the stumps, de Villiers drives it back to the bowler

34.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, full and tailing in, de Villiers mistimes a drive towards mid on

34.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, shaping in from back of a length, de Villiers shuffles across and works it to the onside

34.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and shaping into the right hander, de Villiers plays it towards the leg side

34.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, length delivery on middle, de Villiers defends it to the off side

33.6 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, now the conventional sweep, turning in to the pads, de Villiers gets down and sweeps it to fine leg

33.5 Lyon to de Villiers, FOUR!!, Cheeky from ABD, well tossed up outside off, de Villiers gets down and reverse sweeps it down to third man, perfect placement

33.4 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, fired in full on off, de Villiers plunges forward and blocks it back to the bowler

33.3 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, well tossed up again, Amla comes down the track and drives it to mid on

33.2 Lyon to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery turning into the stumps, Amla leans forward and defends it

33.1 Lyon to Amla, no run, touch shorter and flatter, Amla goes back and cuts it straight to the fielder at backward point

Nathan Lyon [3.0-2-6-1] is back into the attack

32.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, shortish delivery outside off stump, de Villiers drops his wrists and lets it go

32.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, just short of a length and angling across, de Villiers shapes in to cut which was too close to his body and mistimes it towards the off side

32.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, banged in short and directed on the body, Amla hops in his crease and works it to square leg

32.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, pitched up delivery on off, Amla gets forward and pushes it down to mid off

32.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, top ball from Mitchell Johnson, full and tailing in late, Amla covers the inward movement and plays it with soft hands towards the off side

32.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling across, Amla shoulders arms

31.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, they are reviewing this, it was extremely close but, full and tailing into the pads, he's generating good pace here, de Villiers missed it and the ball thuds into the pads, huge appeal is turned down, that was going down for sure

31.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, de Villiers defends it to the off side

31.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, FOUR!!, this is hostile fast bowling from the youngster, pacy delivery angling down the leg side, the ball climbed on him a bit, but de Villiers managed to get some glove to it and the ball flew past the outstretched hands of Haddin to fine leg

31.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, wide, sharp bouncer, way over the batsman's head, wide signalled

31.2 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, sliding into the pads, de Villiers waits for it and works it away to fine leg

31.1 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, full and attacking the stumps, but a very good compact forward defence from de Villiers

30.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, FOUR!!, this is poor bowling, full and sliding down the leg side, Amla just had to get some bat to it and he does it sucessfully and the ball raced away to fine leg

30.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, full and straying on the pads, de Villiers glances it down to fine leg

30.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, speared in full on the pads, it was pitched outside the leg stump, de Villiers misses out on the clip shot

30.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, fullish delivery pushed across the right hander, de Villiers lets it go through to the keeper

30.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, shortish delivery on middle and angling across, de Villiers stands tall and fends it to the off side

30.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, back of a length delivery angling in from over the wicket, de Villiers mistimes a cut shot

Mitchell Johnson [7.0-0-30-0] is back into the attack

29.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, it was a very good delivery, pitched on middle and leg and straightening, Amla played across the line and is struck on the pads, stifled appeal is turned down, but Clarke reviews it late and replays suggest it struck him in line, but was just clipping the top of middle stump, so it's a umpire's call and the original decision stays

Clarke has decided to review for a LBW decision, it looked like going down the leg side to the naked eye and struck him high on the knee roll, hot spot confirms there was no edge invovled

29.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, another short of length delivery, just outside off, Amla gets right behind line and defends it solidly to the off side

29.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, another shortish delivery on the stumps, Amla defends it towards short leg

29.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, bouncer down the leg side, Amla ducks under it

29.2 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, catch dropped, it was the fullish delivery on middle, de Villiers was into the drive early and mistimes it uppishly straight back towards the stumps at the other end, P Cummins reacted late on his follow-through and only got some hand to it, had it hit the stumps at the bowler's end, Amla would have been short of the crease

29.1 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, starts off with a shortish delivery directed into the body, de Villiers stands tall and fends it to the off side

Australia will be very happy with their effort in this session. Smith and Rudolph had started off on a positive note but Rudolph departed to a poor shot. The Australian bowlers maintained discipline and they managed to send back Smith and Kallis. Cummins has looked impressive and he will be the key bowler if Australia are to achieve further inroads into the South African batting line-up. Join us in 35 minutes for the second session.

28.6 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, fuller length ball and close to the off stump, Amla gets forward and pushes it to cover, that will be lunch on day 3

28.4 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, a rubbish ball that from Hussey, full and wide outside off, Amla does not play at it

28.3 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, 1 run, short ball but on leg stump, de Villiers rides the bounce and tucks it to backward square leg

28.2 Michael Hussey to Amla, 1 run, back of a length delivery and moving away a bit outside off, Amla pushes it to point

28.1 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, good length ball and straight on middle, Amla defends it

27.6 P Cummins to Amla, byes, 1 run, another fast bouncer but slides this down the leg side, Amla lets it go and Haddin dives full stretch to his left to partially stop it, they sneak a bye

de Villiers is grimacing in pain after he played that. He was hit on the top of the boot which has the least amount of protection. The physio is out there and he is attending to him. de Villiers has removed his boot and South Africa will be hoping that it is nothing serious.

27.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, full pitched ball angled in on the middle and leg stump, de Villiers almost yorks himself as he gets a bottom edge onto the top of the boot, rolls to fine leg to get off the mark

27.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, another sharp bumper on the stumps, de Villiers sways out of the line and leaves it

27.3 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, full pitched delivery that shapes away outside off, de Villiers does not play at it

AB de Villiers, right handed bat, comes to the crease

27.2 P Cummins to Kallis, out Caught by Michael Clarke!! This is brilliant bowling from Cummins. He bowls a back of a length delivery that straightens after pitching outside off, gets some good bounce as well as Kallis pokes at it, the thick outside edge flies to Clarke at first slip who takes the catch, massive wicket this for Australia. Kallis c Michael Clarke b P Cummins 2(19)

P Cummins to Kallis, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

27.1 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, short of length and close to the off stump corridor, Kallis lifts his bat and lets it go

26.6 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, full but too wide outside off, Amla leaves it

26.4 Michael Hussey to Amla, 1 run, short of length ball on middle and off, Amla opens the bat face and guides it to backward point

26.3 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, good length ball just outside off, Amla blocks it to the ground

26.2 Michael Hussey to Amla, 2 runs, edged but safe, full ball on the middle and leg stump and it shapes away at the last moment, Amla looks to push it down the ground, gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for a couple

26.1 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, gently floats this full delivery just outside off, pushed to mid off

25.6 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, another good ball from Cummins, full pitched ball outside off, gets it to snake away sharply, Kallis goes for the drive but fails to make contact, the ball whizzes past the edge

25.5 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, a sharp bouncer on the middle and leg stump, Kallis ducks quickly

25.4 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, a fast full toss that swerves away outside off, Kallis is surprised by that delivery and he toe-ends it back to the bowler

25.3 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, fuller length ball outside off, Kallis goes for the drive but does not time it well, goes uppishly but well short of the short extra cover fielder

25.2 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, short and rearing up high outside off, Kallis yanks his head back and leaves it easily

25.1 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, full and straight in the channel outside off, Kallis shoulders arms

25.1 P Cummins to Kallis, wide, another short ball but it goes high over Kallis' head, wide given

24.6 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, good length ball and it keeps low on middle and off, Amla is solid in defence

24.5 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, keeps it full and straight just outside off, Amla gets forward and blocks it to the off side

24.4 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, floats a full ball on middle and off, curls away gently as Amla pushes it to mid off

24.3 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, good length ball and straight just outside off, Amla gets forward and dabs it to short cover

24.2 Michael Hussey to Amla, no run, back of a length ball that comes on slowly to Amla, he waits and nudges it to short mid

24.1 Michael Hussey to Amla, 2 runs, fuller length ball that curls away outside off, Amla bends the back leg and steers it to square third man for a couple

Michael Hussey, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

23.6 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, full pitched but still too wide outside off, Kallis does not offer a shot

23.5 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, short of length outside off, Kallis lets it go

23.4 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, that is a real brute from Cummins, angles this bouncer and it kicks up from the deck viciously, Kallis has no clue about that as he looks to fend it to the off side, he arches back and tries to block it to the ground, he gets hit on the glove and it falls to the ground, absolute beauty from Cummins

23.3 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, Cummins is getting some shape but it is still too wide outside off, Kallis shoulders arms

23.2 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, full pitched ball that snakes away outside off, Kallis continues to leave it

22.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, full and curling away outside off, Amla lets it go

22.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, back of a length angled in on middle and off, Amla moves to the off side and nudges it to mid wicket

22.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, short of length and in the channel just outside off, good bounce on that delivery as Amla leaves it

22.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, short of length and he fires this wide outside off, Amla has no intention of playing that

22.2 Siddle to Amla, 2 runs, length ball close to the off stump, Amla punches it to deep extra cover, Warner who is on as a substitute gives chase, the fielder running from sweeper cover slides to his right and relays the throw to Warner, Amla takes a brace

22.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, keeps it full and it veers away sharply outside off, Amla lets it go

21.6 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, back of a length ball that straightens a touch outside off, climbs off the deck as Kallis shoulders arms

21.5 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, a pacy bouncer this time from Cummins, Kallis ducks underneath and leaves it

21.4 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, fuller in length around the off stump, driven with an high elbow to mid off

21.3 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, back of a length on middle and off, Amla dabs it softly to point for a quick single

21.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, full pitched and slightly wide outside off, Amla looks to drive it through cover but mistimes it to mid on

21.1 P Cummins to Kallis, 1 run, full ball and slanting in on the off stump, Kallis pushes at it and the ball takes the inside edge, rolls to square leg and Kallis is off the mark

Pat Cummins [5.0-0-23-1] is back into the attack

20.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery and probing away just outside off, Amla defends it

20.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, fuller length ball angling in just outside off, Amla watches it carefully and lets it go

20.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, keeps it full and close to the off stump, Amla does not move his feet as he looks to drive it through cover, gets an inside edge back onto the pads

20.3 Siddle to Amla, FOUR!!, that is simply majestic from Amla, slightly overpitched on middle and off, Amla creams it past mid off and the ball screams away to the boundary

20.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, pitched up full on the off stump, Amla drives it to mid on

20.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, good length ball but slightly wide outside off, Amla does not play a shot

Jacques Kallis, right handed bat, comes to the crease

19.6 Lyon to Graeme Smith, out Caught by Hughes!! That is a huge wicket for Australia and the dangerous Smith departs. Lyon again bowls it short and it spins away outside off, Smith lines up for the cut but the ball bounces a touch more, he hits it to point where Hughes moves a bit to his right and takes it with fingers pointing up. Graeme Smith c Hughes b Lyon 36(55) [4s-6]

16.1 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, 1 run, short ball on the middle and leg stump, Smith covers the bounce and short arm pulls it to fine leg

Drinks are on the field now. Smith and Amla have made steady progress after the fall of Rudolph's wicket. Australia are searching for more wickets and with the absence of Shane Watson as a bowler, the other pacers have a lot of hard work ahead of them.

15.6 Lyon to Amla, no run, flatter ball close to the off stump, Amla pushes it back to the bowler

15.5 Lyon to Amla, no run, full in length just outside off, nudged to square leg

15.4 Lyon to Amla, no run, keeps moving to the off stump, Amla is solid in defence

15.3 Lyon to Amla, no run, looped up just outside off, Amla moves to the off side and defends it

15.2 Lyon to Amla, no run, tossed up delivery and it spins down the leg side, Amla moves to the off side and looks to work it to the leg side, misses it and Haddin whips the bails quickly, the third umpire has a look but Amla's back foot was safely behind the crease

Third umpire being called for a stumping here. Amla is safe though.

15.1 Lyon to Amla, no run, starts off with a tossed up delivery outside off, Amla moves to the off side and runs it down to short third, first slip gives chase

14.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, shortish ball close to the off stump, Amla dabs it to cover for a quick single

14.4 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, fuller length ball that curls back in late outside off, Amla goes for the cover drive and gets an outside edge that rolls along the ground to point

14.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, FOUR!!, Mitch missed his line there, short but on the pads of Amla, he uses the pace and glances it to fine leg for an easy boundary

14.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Amla whips it to mid wicket without any timing

14.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, a bouncer hurled across on middle and off, Amla bends down and leaves it

13.6 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, short of a good length outside off, Smith chops it to point

13.5 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, short ball angling across just outside off, Smith moves to the off side and looks to fend it to the off side, gets an inside edge onto the pads and rolls to the ground

13.4 Siddle to Graeme Smith, FOUR!!, this time on the other side and it is even better, too full outside off from Siddle, Smith leans on the shot and creams the drive past mid off for another boundary

13.3 Siddle to Graeme Smith, FOUR!!, excellent shot that from Smith, slightly overpitched just outside off, Smith twirls his wrists nicely and works it past the mid on fielder, purrs away to the long on fence

13.2 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, straight on the stumps, Smith pushes it to mid on

13.1 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Smith drives it back to the bowler who is on his followthrough, he gets his hand down and palms it to mid on

12.6 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, 1 run, almost a run-out there, short and wide outside off, Smith cuts it to the unconventional deep backward point fielder, he has to put in the hard strides as the fielder misses the throw, direct hit would have had Smith out

12.5 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, this short ball is angled in on the body of Smith, it hurries onto him as he plays the pull shot, gets hit on the body and the ball falls to the ground

12.4 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, short ball around the off stump, Smith stands tall and dabs it back to the bowler

12.3 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, edged but safe again, good length ball that nips away late outside off, Smith opens the bat face and looks to guide it to third man, gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to gully, Hussey dives to his left but stops it partially, they do not take the single

12.1 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, short of length delivery close to the off stump, chopped down to point

11.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, fuller in length and shaping away outside off, Amla does not play at that

11.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, full and straight just outside off, Amla pushes it to mid off

11.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, this one bends away sharply outside off but Amla choses to leave it

11.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, full pitched ball that snakes away outside off, Amla squeezes it back to the bowler

11.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, probing line close to the off stump, Amla drags his bat inside the line and leaves it

11.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, fuller length ball outside off, gets forward and drives it to mid off

Peter Siddle [2.0-0-7-0] is back into the attack

10.6 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, stifled shout for an LBW from Johnson but umpire Gould is unmoved, good length ball that cuts back in a tad on leg stump, Smith looks to work it to the leg side but gets hit on the thigh guard, that was just going over leg stump

10.5 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, FOUR!!, he has really powered that, Mitch lands it short and it jags away wide outside off, Smith stays on the back foot and cracks it in front of square on the off side for a boundary

10.4 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, good length ball close to the off stump, Smith mistimes the drive to gully

10.3 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, short of length close to the off stump, Smith looks to steer it to third man but cannot get it past gully

10.2 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, short of length just outside off, Smith hangs back to block it

10.1 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, full pitched and close to the off stump, Smith is solid in defence

Mitchell Johnson [3.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack

9.6 P Cummins to Amla, 2 runs, Cummins attempted the yorker there but ends up bowling a fast full toss on the middle and leg stump, Amla clips it past short leg and it rolls to deep square leg for a brace

9.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, shortish ball and it straightens a tad outside off, Amla leaves it

9.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, another sharp bouncer from Cummins on the stumps, Amla watches it and ducks at the last moment

9.3 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, 1 run, short of length ball that skids onto Smith, he closes the bat face and works it to square leg

9.2 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, back of a length angled across just outside off, Smith decides to let it go

9.1 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, full ball around the off stump, Amla punches it to extra cover, Mitch runs from mid off and slides to his left to stop it

8.6 Siddle to Amla, 1 run, full and angling in straight on the middle and leg stump, Amla pushes at it and the ball rolls to fine leg off the inside edge

8.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, maintains the full length on the off stump corridor, Amla is happy to let that one go

8.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, full and straight in the zone outside off, Amla shoulders arms

8.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, length ball just outside off, Amla pushes it to the off side

8.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, shortish ball and it again kicks up from the deck outside off, Amla stands tall and fends it to the off side

8.1 Siddle to Graeme Smith, byes, 1 run, excellent delivery from Siddle, good length ball that goes straight on outside off, spits off the deck like a viper, Smith feels for it and the ball whizzes past the edge, Haddin does not collect it cleanly and the ball almost hits the helmet behind him, that would have been five penalty runs for South Africa

7.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, bangs this short and it darts away off the deck outside off, Amla drags his bat inside the line and leaves it

7.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Amla dabs it to short cover

7.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, short of length ball around the off stump, Amla lifts his bat to leave it

7.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, full pitched ball in the zone just outside off, Amla shoulders arms

Hashim Amla, right handed bat, comes to the crease

7.2 P Cummins to Rudolph, out Caught by Haddin!! After playing such a great shot, he throws it away with a poor shot. Cummins hurls the bouncer and it rears up close to the body of Rudolph, he goes for the pull shot but is cramped for room, he gets a top edge behind the wicket and Haddin collects it, Cummins has struck. Rudolph c Haddin b P Cummins 24(23) [4s-5]

P Cummins to Rudolph, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

7.1 P Cummins to Rudolph, FOUR!!, excellent batting this from Rudolph, short of length ball outside off, Rudolph stays on the crease and punchily drives it past cover for another boundary, the timing was simply fantastic

6.6 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, angles it across but it is slightly wide outside off, Smith shoulders arms

6.5 Siddle to Graeme Smith, 2 runs, full and straight outside off, Smith twirls his wrists nicely, fetches it from outside off and whips it to deep mid wicket for a couple

6.4 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, Smith missed out on that scoring shot, overpitched ball outside off, Smith looks to drive it hard through cover, but the bat turns in his hand on impact and he mistimes it back to the bowler

6.3 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, angles across a full ball outside off, Smith does not play at that

6.2 Siddle to Graeme Smith, FOUR!!, South Africa are ahead now, back of a length delivery that kicks up from the deck just outside off, Smith stabs at it and the outside edge goes past the diving gully fielder and to the third man boundary

6.1 Siddle to Graeme Smith, no run, bowls it full and keeps it around the off stump channel, Smith leaves it

Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

5.6 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, fuller length around the off stump, Rudolph presents the full face of the bat and pushes it to mid off

5.5 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, edged again but safe, excellent ball that from Cummins, full ball and it jags away late outside off, Rudolph pushes at it softly and gets an outside edge, but it falls just in front of Watson at first slip

5.4 P Cummins to Rudolph, FOUR!!, edged and safe, very full and slightly wide outside off, Rudolph looks to force it through cover but ends up slicing it, the thick outside edge flies past gully and to the third man fence

5.3 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, full ball and angled across just outside off, not much movement on offer as Rudolph pushes it to short cover

5.2 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, keeps it tight around the middle and off stump, Rudolph defends it

5.1 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, 1 run, full pitched and straight on the off stump, Smith taps it softly past the bowler to mid off, he sees that the fielder is a little deep and pinches a quick single

4.6 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, ends the over with a full ball that swerves away outside off, Rudolph is happy to leave that

4.5 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, full ball outside off, Rudolph gets forward and dabs it to cover

4.4 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, length delivery and it cuts away off the deck outside off, Rudolph does not offer a shot

Johnson has reduced his run-up a lot at the start of this innings.

4.3 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, short of length delivery in the channel outside off, Rudolph lets it go

4.2 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, FOUR!!, Rudolph is really looking good out there, good length ball that shapes away a touch outside off, Rudolph angles the bat and square drives it to the third man fence

4.1 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, 2 runs, Mitch strays in line there, overpitches it on the pads, Rudolph uses the pace and glances it to fine leg for a couple

3.6 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, probes away around the off stump, Smith pushes it to cover

3.5 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, good pace from Cummins, bangs this short ball hard and it whizzes past the off stump, Smith shoulders arms

3.4 P Cummins to Rudolph, 1 run, short of length delivery that straightens on Rudolph, he closes the bat face and works it to fine leg

3.3 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, another pacy bouncer just outside off, Rudolph arches back and leaves it

3.2 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, 1 run, very full ball outside off, Smith reaches out and squeezes it to mid off for a quick single

3.1 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, length ball but sprays it across wide outside off, Smith does not play at it

Two slips and two widish gullies in place.

2.6 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, hurls the bouncer on the stumps, Rudolph ducks under

2.5 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, 1 run, angles this back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Smith clips it to deep square leg

2.4 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, FOUR!!, streaky but safe, goodish length ball just outside off, cuts away off the seam slightly as Smith looks to push it through cover, gets an outside edge that scoots along the carpet and it blazes away to the third man fence

2.3 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Smith defends it back to the bowler

2.2 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, 2 runs, short of a good length delivery outside off, Smith uses the pace and angles the bat, guides it wide of backward point and he takes a couple

2.1 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, full and dead straight just outside off, pushed back to the bowler

1.5 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, this one again kicks up from the deck from a good length, but it shapes away down the leg side, Rudolph leaves it and Haddin moves to his right to collect it

1.4 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, keeps it full and it bends back in a touch on middle and off, Rudolph blocks it to mid on

1.3 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, full ball in the zone outside off, gets some extra bounce as Rudolph lifts his bat to leave it

1.2 P Cummins to Rudolph, FOUR!!, perfect timing that from Rudolph, too full and straight on the pads, Rudolph uses his wrists to perfection and flicks it to the deep square leg fence

1.1 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, starts off with a good length ball that is angled across outside off, Rudolph lets it go

Pat Cummins, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

0.6 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, 1 run, Rudolph is off the mark, fuller in length on the off stump line, Rudolph taps it softly to mid on for a quick single

0.5 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, 1 run, South Africa are away immediately today, Johnson pitches it full and straight on the off stump, Smith pushes at it and the ball squirts off the inner edge to long leg

Out come the players from both teams. The South African openers will be looking to get off to a great start. This is Sid V to take you through for the first session.

Before the players come out onto the field, the players are observing a minute of silence in memory of Basil D'Oliveira. He was a South African player who played for England. His most notable knock was a 158 at the Oval against Australia in 1968.

Pitch Report: AB de Villiers states in an interview that it has something for the bowlers. There is a good grass covering on this track. Shaun Pollock reckons that the bowlers have to hit the right areas on a regular basis to get some assistance.

Imran Tahir: It felt really good. I was overjoyed to get my first wicket and I enjoyed it a lot.I just want to enjoy every single wicket I take for South Africa. I backed myself to take the catch (Watson dismissal). I was waiting for that catch as I had dropped an easy catch in the previous Test. I have been working hard on my fielding.

Hughes: It was great to get some runs under my belt. The 174 partnership was great. The South Africans bowled good line and lengths after lunch. The ball was swinging all day yesterday. We are confident that we can bowl well and we have to be patient. I am getting used to people talking about my technique but I am focused on scoring runs.

South Africa, on the other hand, will be hoping that their batsmen can step up to the plate and build a good score. By the way, today is Pink Day in Johannesburg in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Join us for the action that starts in about 25 minutes time.

Hello and Welcome to the third day of this riveting Test match between South Africa and Australia at Johannesburg. South Africa mounted a great fightback yesterday with Steyn and Tahir wrecking the Australian batting. Watson and Hughes shared an excellent opening partnership of 174 but none of the other batsmen managed to get going as Australia lost all their 10 wickets for 122 runs. Australia will have to bowl really well to put the Proteas under pressure.

It has been another absorbing day's cricket at the Wanderers. It will be another early start tomorrow. Do join us for all the action. Bye and cheers..

The covers have been brought out to protect the square entirely. I presume this must signal the end of play for the day. Yes indeed, stumps have been called for the day

It has become extremely dark out in the middle. It has been another fine day of cricket though. Watson and Hughes prospered to set up a superb platform to add 174 for the first wicket. It was South Africa's turn to dominate after lunch, ripping out the rest of the batting order to reduce Australia's advantage to just 30 runs.

Lights have taken full effect. I do not think there will be any more play for the day. We need to wait for the official confirmation though.

Well, the light has suddenly gone bad after just one more ball or atleast the umpires decide so. Bad light has stopped play.

0.4 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, short of good length outside off. Graeme Smith defends it solidly

The umpires are conferring in the middle, the light meters are out. They decide that the light is not good enough. No, in fact they take the reading from the batting end and decide it is good enough. Play will continue

0.2 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, short of good length outside off and moving away. Graeme Smith stands tall and punches it towards cover

0.1 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, short of good length outside off. Graeme Smith stays back and defends it back towards the bowler

Graeme Smith and Rudolph are at the crease. Graeme Smith is on strike. Mitchell Johnson will open the attack

The players are out in the middle. Dark clouds have enveloped the stadium and the floodlights have been switched on.

South Africa have the momentum now having restricted Australia to just 296 after the massive opening stand of 174. There are dark clouds coming in towards the ground. The SA openers will be looking to survive the nervy overs before stumps.

76.4 Tahir to Lyon, out Lbw!! The googly gets Tahir his third, another very easy decision for the umpire, turning in sharply from outside off and Lyon was staying back as it rapped him on the back pad, would have crashed into middle and South Africa have done very well to keep the lead down to just 30. Lyon lbw b Tahir 2(10)

Tahir to Lyon, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

76.3 Tahir to Lyon, no run, outside off, Lyon taps it on the offside

The fielder who dropped the sitter in the previous over was Dale Deeb.

76.2 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, very full and Tahir sweeps it down to deep mid wicket for one

76.1 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, turning in from outside off, Mitchell Johnson gets back and taps it on the offside

75.6 Steyn to Lyon, no run, well outside off now, Lyon leaves it

75.5 Steyn to Lyon, no run, That is one of the easiest catches to have been dropped on a cricket field, Lyon goes hard at a full one and gets it in the bottom of the bat, the ball lobs gently to the substitute fielder at short cover, he got down on his knees and somehow manages to put it down

75.3 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, pitched up again, Mitchell Johnson punches it down to long on and takes another single

75.2 Steyn to Lyon, 1 run, very straight now and keeps a little low too, Lyon manages to tuck it down to fine leg for one

75.1 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, full and shaping in, Mitchell Johnson punches it down to long on and surprisingly brings Lyon on strike

74.6 Tahir to Lyon, no run, slight turn away, Lyon stays back and defends it solidly

74.5 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, very full again, Mitchell Johnson punches it down to long on for one

74.4 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, full and the googly too, Mitchell Johnson flashes hard and the thick edge races down the the third man fence, useful runs all these for Australia

74.3 Tahir to Lyon, 1 run, very full and Lyon just about manages tp get his bat down, the inside edge takes it down to fine leg

74.2 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, sliding on again, Mitchell Johnson mistimes the pull once more but takes one now

74.1 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, skidding on from round the wicket, Mitchell Johnson tries the pull and mistimes it to mid wicket

73.6 Steyn to Lyon, no run, Steyn finds the edge but Lyon played with soft hands and it does not carry to third slip

73.5 Steyn to Lyon, no run, shaping away again, Lyon has a poke at it and is beaten comprehensively

Nathan Lyon, right handed bat, comes to the crease

73.4 Steyn to P Cummins, out Caught by Boucher!! Steyn gets his fourth and is two away from 250 wickets now and one away from yet another five-fer, this one was moving away and outside off, the poke from P Cummins only results in an edge and Boucher did very well to dive across to his right and take it in front of the man at first slip. P Cummins c Boucher b Steyn 2(7)

Steyn to P Cummins, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

73.3 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, leg byes, 1 run, starting outside leg and rapping Mitchell Johnson on the pads, he takes one for it

73.2 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, 2 runs, pitched up nicely and well outside off, Mitchell Johnson reaches out and goes hard, just about manages to get it over the head of cover and he gets a couple

73.1 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, big shape in and too quick for Mitchell Johnson, raps him on the pads but it looked to be going down the legside

Dale Steyn [16.0-3-59-3] is back into the attack

72.6 Tahir to P Cummins, no run, sliding on quickly and goes down the legside too, good take by Boucher this time

72.5 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, fuller, Mitchell Johnson comes on the frontfoot and punches it down to long off for on

72.4 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up outside off and turning in, Mitchell Johnson defends it well

72.3 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, byes, FOUR!!, very very close to the off stump as Mitchell Johnson swings hard at one turning in, misses completely and it goes just over the bails, Boucher misses too and it rolls into the fence

72.2 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, just outside off now, Mitchell Johnson plays it late and taps it to short third man

72.1 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, tossed up nicely outside off, Mitchell Johnson leans forward and defends it well

71.6 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Mitchell Johnson works it down to deep square leg and retains the strike with that run

Morkel needs some assistance from the physio now and they have decided to take a drinks break as well.

71.5 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, this seemed to be heading quickly to the mid off fence too but Morkel did superbly to slide across from mid off and make a good stop, gets up almost as quickly and ends up cramping up his left thigh

71.4 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, fuller again and outside off, Mitchell Johnson leans forward and opens the face of the bat as he drive to get it well wide of third man, another boundary

71.3 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, Powerful straight drive and he stood there admiring the stroke after hitting it, did not bother attempting a run, too full and he did well to hit it between P Cummins and mid off

71.2 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, fuller and slanted across outside off, Mitchell Johnson leans forward and pushes it to mid off

71.1 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, fuller now and just outside off, Mitchell Johnson leans forward and taps it to mid off

71.1 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, wide, Kallis digs it very short now and it goes well over the head of Mitchell Johnson, called a wide by Ian Gould

70.6 Tahir to P Cummins, no run, very good delivery but this was striking him outside off, loud appeal but does not interest the umpire, the googly again and loopy too but P Cummins got his foot outside the line

70.5 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, pushed through quicker and skidding on, Mitchell Johnson gets back and pulls it down to deep mid wicket for one

70.4 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, no run, floated up and well outside off, Mitchell Johnson does not go after this one

70.3 Tahir to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, flatter and the googly too but Mitchell Johnson was on the backfoot very quickly to cut hard, very good shot and earns him a boundary

70.2 Tahir to P Cummins, 1 run, floated up and very full, P Cummins flicks it down to fine leg for one

69.6 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, good delivery from Kallis, beats the bat once more, gets it to nip across after pitching, Mitchell Johnson pokes at but makes no contact

69.5 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, on the fuller side and closer to the off stump, Mitchell Johnson defends it watchfully

69.4 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, slanted across, Mitchell Johnson flays at this one too but misses

69.3 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, streaky but these runs will help Australia's cause, fuller and outside off, Mitchell Johnson reaches out and flashes hard, goes between gully and point and all the way to the fence

69.2 Kallis to P Cummins, 1 run, short of length and on the middle and leg, P Cummins hops in the crease and tucks it down to fine leg for one

69.1 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Mitchell Johnson taps it in front of mid wicket and takes the single

68.6 Tahir to P Cummins, no run, a full toss now and P Cummins pushes it to cover

Pat Cummins, right handed bat, comes to the crease

68.5 Tahir to Siddle, out Bowled!! Tahir is pumped up, brings out a ripper of a googly now, too good for Siddle, this was flatter and turned in sharply, Siddle does not bring the bat down in time and it crashes into middle, Tahir is sprinting across the ground with pure delight, pumped fists and chest thumping too. He loved it. Siddle b Tahir 0(4)

Tahir to Siddle, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

68.4 Tahir to Siddle, no run, tossed up nicely outside off again, Siddle reaches out and pushes it to point

68.3 Tahir to Siddle, no run, floated up and outside off, Siddle leans forward and blocks it well

68.2 Tahir to Siddle, no run, a full toss now and Siddle pushes it to cover

Peter Siddle, right handed bat, comes to the crease

68.1 Tahir to Haddin, out Lbw!! First Test wicket for Tahir, the review has not helped Haddin. This one pitched just in line with leg stump and turned a bit, Haddin tried to get the bat in front of his pads but misses it completely, he did have a good stride forward but the umpire reckoned it would have gone on to hit the stumps and replays just re-inforced his decision, Haddin's horror run continues. Haddin lbw b Tahir 16(23) [4s-3]

Tahir to Haddin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Imran Tahir [9.0-1-40-0] is back into the attack

Haddin has been adjudged LBW and he decides to review it. This one looked very close. Was it pitching in line?

67.6 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, very good leave from Mitchell Johnson, just outside off and swerving in the air but he covered the line well before lifting the bat over his head

67.5 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, FOUR!!, the short one now from Kallis but not enough pace on it to bother Mitchell Johnson too much, he was into position early and pulls it hard to the deep mid wicket fence

67.4 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Mitchell Johnson gets behind the line nicely and blocks well

67.3 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, a little fuller now, Mitchell Johnson was going for the drive and appeared to be a little too early into the shot, the bat turns in his hand and it goes back to Kallis

67.2 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, on the middle and leg now, Mitchell Johnson turns it to mid wicket

67.1 Kallis to Mitchell Johnson, no run, Kallis starts off down the wrong line, going down the legside

Jacques Kallis [10.0-2-36-1] is back into the attack

66.6 Philander to Haddin, 2 runs, very straight in line now, Haddin tucks it down to fine leg and scampers across for the second, very good running

66.5 Philander to Haddin, FOUR!!, Haddin is going to play his shots, to his credit this one was pitched up and he went hard at it and picked the gap through extra cover nicely too, did not bother to keep it down either

66.4 Philander to Haddin, no run, good length and on the off, Haddin defends it well

66.3 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, 3 runs, Mitchell Johnson goes for the pull now, not short enough for that shot and he miscues it completely, he did get enough bat on it to get it over the head of Morkel at mid on and he gets three for it

66.2 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, very good delivery now, Philander bends his back and gets it to bounce a little bit more, well outside off too and Mitchell Johnson misses it completely as he looks to drive

66.1 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, slanted across and well outside off, Mitchell Johnson leaves it easily

65.6 Steyn to Haddin, no run, pacy and very straight now, on the off too, Haddin gets behind the line and blocks it well

65.5 Steyn to Haddin, no run, full and on the off, Haddin prefers to block it

65.4 Steyn to Haddin, FOUR!!, slightly fuller now and Haddin leans forward and drives it neatly through cover, not timed too well but he still gets a boundary for it

65.3 Steyn to Haddin, no run, on the middle and leg, Haddin taps it on the onside

65.2 Steyn to Haddin, no run, another peach from Steyn, slanting in and moving away at good pace, Haddin has no clue about it, pushes at it but is beaten comprehensively

65.1 Steyn to Haddin, FOUR!!, edged and Haddin is very lucky to survive, flashes hard at one moving away and the thick edge flies between second and third slip, no one in the cordon actually reacted in time and he gets a boundary for it

64.6 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, full and just outside off, Mitchell Johnson punches it hard to mid off

64.5 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, on the shorter side and outside off, Mitchell Johnson stands tall and punches it straight to the fielder at cover

64.4 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, full and straight now, Mitchell Johnson stays in the crease and blocks it well

64.3 Philander to Mitchell Johnson, no run, Philander rolls his fingers over this one and pushes it well outside off, Mitchell Johnson pushed at it very late and misses, the shot seemed to be an afterthought

64.2 Philander to Haddin, 1 run, this one just goes straight on, Haddin brings his bat down a little late and gets it in the inside half of the bat and it rolls in front of mid wicket, quick single taken

64.1 Philander to Haddin, no run, pitching just outside off and moving away a bit, Haddin is squared up as he pushes it on the offside

Vernon Philander [13.0-4-37-1] is back into the attack

63.6 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, he bends it in again but pitching just outside leg probably, Mitchell Johnson is hit on the pads once more

63.5 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, full and shaping back in, Mitchell Johnson leans forward and punches it firmly down the track

63.4 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, swinging in now, good shape too but misses his line, on the middle and leg and going further down, Mitchell Johnson is rapped on the pads

63.3 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, the short one now, Mitchell Johnson ducks under it quickly

63.2 Steyn to Mitchell Johnson, no run, pitching just outside off and bending in a touch, Mitchell Johnson leans forward and defends it solidly

62.6 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, short of length and outside off, Haddin watches it well and shoulders arms

62.5 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, on the fuller side once more, Haddin blocks it to cover

62.4 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, a touch fuller now and just outside off, Haddin leans forward to defend

62.3 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, very straight in line now, Haddin taps it to short leg

62.2 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, just short of length and on the off, Haddin stays in the crease and gets on top of the bounce to keep it down

62.1 Morne Morkel to Haddin, no run, short of length and well outside off, Haddin leaves it easily

Mitchell Johnson, left handed bat, comes to the crease

61.6 Steyn to Michael Hussey, out Bowled!! And there it is, this was always coming, Michael Hussey is caught in the crease as it nips in slightly after pitching in line, sneaks in after flicking his back pad and crashes into middle and off, terrific bowling from Steyn and South Africa have pulled things back superbly. Michael Hussey b Steyn 20(27) [4s-4]

Steyn to Michael Hussey, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

61.5 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, just outside off, Michael Hussey leaves once more

61.4 Steyn to Michael Hussey, no run, Steyn pushes it well outside off now, no shot offered, he is bound to bend one back in like he did to Khawaja

61.3 Steyn to Haddin, 1 run, short of length and climbing up, Haddin hops in the crease and tucks it on the onside to get off the mark

61.2 Steyn to Haddin, no run, just a hint of shape away and on the off, Haddin plays it late and defends it well

61.1 Steyn to Haddin, no run, just outside off, Haddin leaves it easily

60.6 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Michael Hussey turns it to square leg

60.5 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, very straight now, on the off, Michael Hussey blocks it solidly to point

60.3 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, slanted across, Michael Hussey does not go after this one. Sensible.

60.2 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, good length and on the off, Michael Hussey watches it well and blocks it solidly

60.1 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, FOUR!!, that makes it three in a row, this could be very frustrating for Morne Morkel, another edge as Michael Hussey pushes hard at a fuller one wide outside off, it flies through the slip cordon and gully now

59.6 Steyn to Haddin, no run, very good ball and equally well played, shaping away a touch and on the off, Haddin plays it late and blocks it well

59.4 Steyn to Khawaja, out Lbw!! It does not get easier for the third umpire or even the on-field umpire, Steyn was celebrating even as he appealed, he was dead sure about it, it pitched on middle and off and nipped in nicely, Khawaja played all over it and missed completely, that would have crashed into middle, fantastic start for SA right after tea. Khawaja lbw b Steyn 12(57) [4s-1]

Steyn to Khawaja, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Khawaja has been adjudged LBW but he has decided to review it. Looked plumb at first sight. Khawaja looks a goner as the initial replays come in.

59.3 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, well outside off once more, no problems for Khawaja as hre continues to leave

59.2 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, outside off again, Khawaja shoulders arms and it goes very low through to the keeper

59.1 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, good length and just outside off, Khawaja offers no shot

Dale Steyn [12.0-1-50-1] is back into the attack

58.6 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, FOUR!!, another thick edge and it squirts between gully and point, Michael Hussey gets a boundary too for it, pitched up and outside off, Michael Hussey was not fully forward but still goes hard and luckily for him the edge went through the gap

58.5 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, edged and dropped short of ABD at first slip, superb line again from Morne Morkel, nipping away a touch after pitching on off, Michael Hussey had to play at it and has a poke, the edge falls well short of ABD, Boucher could have made an effort to catch that

58.4 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, straighter now and on middle, Michael Hussey is happy to just block

58.3 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, an excellent line now from Morne Morkel, just outside off but Michael Hussey leaves it nonchalantly

58.2 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, FOUR!!, very good shot from Michael Hussey, very positive footwork too, it was full and he was quick to come on the frontfoot and punch it neatly to the long off fence

58.1 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, no run, on the middle and leg from over the wicket, Michael Hussey taps it on the onside watchfully

Welcome back to the final session of play. Morne Morkel will start for SA.

A complete contrast in fortunes in the second session. Australia scored just 51 runs and lost 4 important wickets in the process. Both openers got 88, Ponting fell for a duck while Clarke made just 11. South Africa's session and we are set for a thrilling finale for the day. Do join us in a short while from now.

57.6 Tahir to Khawaja, no run, Tahir comes from over the wicket and slided this one flatter and outside off. Khawaja is happy to shoulder arms. That will be Tea on day 2.

57.5 Tahir to Khawaja, no run, nicely tossed up outside off. Khawaja defends it back to the bowler

57.4 Tahir to Khawaja, no run, Tahir gives this one a lot more air. Khawaja blocks it

55.2 Tahir to Michael Hussey, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off. Michael Hussey gets to the pitch of the ball and caresses it past the diving fielder at cover. Lovely timing on that, the ball races away to the fence

55.1 Tahir to Michael Hussey, 2 runs, flighted delivery outside off. Michael Hussey opens the face of the bat and runs it past short third man for an easy brace

54.6 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Khawaja looks to come on to the front foot in defence, ends up getting an inside edge onto his box

54.5 Morne Morkel to Khawaja, no run, run, good length delivery from round the wicket. Khawaja plays it with soft hands towards point

54.5 Morne Morkel to Michael Hussey, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Michael Hussey taps it wide of cover and calls Khawaja along for a quick single to get off the mark

54.4 Morne Morkel to Michael Clarke, out Caught by de Villiers!! Loose stuff from the skipper. He is very gutted as he walks back to the hut. This was a rather innocous delivery, short and outside off. Michael Clarke flashed at that and ends up getting a thick fat edge straight to ABDV at 1st slip. He makes the catch look simple, South Africa are roaring back into the contest. Michael Clarke was done in by some steep bounce there. Michael Clarke c de Villiers b Morne Morkel 11(33) [4s-2]

Morne Morkel to Michael Clarke, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

54.3 Morne Morkel to Michael Clarke, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away. Michael Clarke lifts his bat and lets it go

54.2 Morne Morkel to Michael Clarke, no ball, FOUR!!, too straight from Morne Morkel, drifts this one onto the pads of Michael Clarke. He flicks it past mid-wicket. Philander lumbers behind it, but the ball wins the race, he's overstepped also

54.1 Morne Morkel to Michael Clarke, no run, short of good length outside off. Michael Clarke punches it straight to the fielder at cover

53.6 Tahir to Khawaja, no run, wrong un to end the over from Tahir. Khawaja watches it all along and defends it

The 4th fifty has been the slowest one for Australia. The loss of wickets must be the reason. Philander is now off the field and is having some stretching done by the physio outside the ropes. Must be cramping a bit

50.6 Philander to Michael Clarke, leg byes, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Michael Clarke looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls of the thigh pad for a leg-bye

46.4 Steyn to Michael Clarke, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.3 Steyn to Ponting, out Lbw!! Steyn gets Ponting with his very 1st ball to him. This was absolutely plumb. Good length delivery that pitched around middle and swung back late into Ponting. As is his wont, Ponting shuffled across and looked to defend it. He ended up being caught in his crease as the ball thudded into his pads. The impact was on middle and was going to take out leg. Ponting does not even bother to refer, off he goes. Steyn is pumped up. Ponting lbw b Steyn 0(3)

Steyn to Ponting, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Steyn v Ponting, the contest within a contest

46.2 Steyn to Khawaja, 1 run, risky stuff from Khawaja, gets well across to one that angled back in after pitching, manages to tuck it away to fine leg

46.1 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off. Khawaja gets a good stride forward and defends it

45.6 Kallis to Ponting, no run, good length delivery outside off and nipping away. Ponting covers the line of the stumps and shoulders arms

45.4 Kallis to Shane Watson, out Caught by Tahir!! What a catch from Tahir. It was another short bumper on the stumps, Shane Watson went for the pull, does not bother to keep it down. Tahir moves to his right at deep square leg, bends low and takes the catch inches off the turf. Both the openers have been dismissed at the exact score of 88. Shane Watson c Tahir b Kallis 88(140) [4s-14 6s-2]

Kallis to Shane Watson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

45.3 Kallis to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, too straight from Kallis. This one is drifted onto his pads, Shane Watson flicks it wristily past square leg. Steyn puts in a dive to no avail

45.2 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, Well bowled. This one was short and bounced steepily at Shane Watson, he does well to drop his wrists and lets it fly past him

45.1 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, short and outside off. It was there for the cut. Shane Watson tries to get it up and over the infield, the extra bounce beats his effort

44.6 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, overpitched outside off. Khawaja drives it crisply but finds Amla at short extra cover

44.5 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off and a hint of swing back into Khawaja. He gets his bat and pad together in defence

44.4 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, full and just outside off. Khawaja defends it towards mid-off

44.3 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, back of a length delivery on the off-stump line, Khawaja flicks it towards square leg

44.2 Steyn to Shane Watson, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the stumps. Shane Watson drives and gets an inside edge wide of mid-on for a single

44.1 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, Steyn is getting some nice shape here. This one is pitched outside off and swings further away, left alone

43.6 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

43.5 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, Loud appeal for LBW. Fuller length delivery angling away from the stumps. Khawaja looks to flick and misses, the ball might have pitched outside leg and the line was taking it across the stumps. Kallis was interested in a referral but Smith was not

43.4 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery outside off. Khawaja moves across and defends it solidly towards cover

43.3 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, length delivery angling across the left-hander, Khawaja watches it all along and shoulders arms

43.2 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, Kallis angles this one down the leg, Khawaja moves across his stumps and looks to flick, misses it completely. The ball deflects of the pads to the keeper

43.1 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, short of good length outside off. Khawaja presses forward in defence

42.6 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery in the channel outside off. Shane Watson does not need to play at those, lifts his bat and lets it go

42.5 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, full and shaping away. Steyn is trying to suck Shane Watson into the drive, left alone

42.4 Steyn to Khawaja, 1 run, too straight from Steyn, allows Khawaja to clip it to fine leg for a single

42.3 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, good length delivery from over the wicket. Khawaja defends it solidly

42.2 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Khawaja presents the full face of the bat and drives it back to the bowler

42.1 Steyn to Khawaja, no run, fuller length delivery from round the wicket and angling into Khawaja. He flicks it to mid-on

41.5 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Shane Watson punches it to cover point

41.4 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, short and wide outside off. Shane Watson cuts it but can't beat backward point

41.3 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Shane Watson punches it off the backfoot to mid-off

41.2 Kallis to Khawaja, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off. Khawaja steers it away wide of point for a single. Amla does well to dive to his right and prevent more than a single

41.1 Kallis to Khawaja, no run, short bouncer. Khawaja has eons of time to duck underneath it

Jacques Kallis [5.0-0-29-0] is back into the attack

40.6 Philander to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, almost a wicket. Loose drive from Shane Watson. It was a good length delivery outside off and nipping back a shade, Shane Watson went for the ambitious drive and gets an inside edge past his leg-stump. The ball races away to the fence in a jiffy

40.5 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off. Shane Watson defends it towards cover

38.2 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, that one raps Shane Watson on the gloves. Pitched on the middle and straightens, extra bounce on that from Philander, Shane Watson looks to defend and is hit on the gloves. That must have hit a crack somewhere in the middle of the pitch

38.1 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length on the stumps. Shane Watson presents the full face of the bat as he defends it to mid-on

36.3 Philander to Hughes, out Caught by de Villiers!! Philander breaks through at last. It was a short of good length outside off, Hughes went hard at it away from his body, gets the outside edge. It was travelling along at a fair pace. ABD moves to his left and cusps a catch at head high. Relief for South Africa at last, ends a terrific opening partnership. Hughes c de Villiers b Philander 88(111) [4s-14]

Philander to Hughes, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Replays suggest that the ball was just about clipping the leg-stump. It would have been an umpire's call

36.2 Philander to Hughes, no run, short harmless bouncer, easily evaded by Hughes

36.1 Philander to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Hughes defends it towards the off-side

35.6 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, Loud appeal for LBW. This one shapes back in from outside off and raps Shane Watson on the pads. Watson had a good stride forward as he looked to defend. The impact was around middle stump, the height was an issue and might have even gone down the leg. Smith ponders about asking for a review but decides against it

34.5 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, Beauty. This one shaped in from off-stump, draws Shane Watson into a front foot and seams away just a touch to leave Shane Watson groping in the dark. Lovely bowling from Philander

34.4 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and nipping away. Shane Watson is happy to let it go

34.3 Philander to Shane Watson, 2 runs, fuller length delivery outside off. Shane Watson drives it stylishly past cover for an easy couple as the man comes in from sweeper cover to mop it up

34.2 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Shane Watson covers the line of the stumps and shoulders arms

33.3 Morne Morkel to Hughes, 2 runs, short and wide outside off. Hughes stays back and punches it in front of point for an easy two

33.2 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery drifting well down the leg. Hughes looks to flick and misses

33.1 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery outside off from round the wicket. Hughes stays back and defends it towards the off-side. Nice line first up from Morne Morkel

Welcome back to the post lunch session. South Africa need some early wickets to make a comeback into the Test. Morkel will start the proceedings to Hughes

This has been a good start from the openers after what happened in Cape Town. 169 runs in a 33 over session and it is not an ODI match. The frenetic scoring means that they are adrift by just 97 runs. Both batsmen looked positive and were helped along by some wayward bowling from the hosts. Hughes survived a chance when Amla failed to accept a sharp catch at backward short leg and also had a lucky escape when the Proteas failed to refer an inside edge to the keeper. Hughes has made them pay for it. Watson has made light of his hamstring injury to play with absolute freedom. South Africa have a lot of work ahead of them and they need to comeback hard at the visitors. Join us in 35 minutes time for the post lunch session.

32.6 Tahir to Shane Watson, no run, nicely tossed up on the stumps. Shane Watson lunges forward in defence. That will be lunch as well

32.5 Tahir to Hughes, 1 run, another full toss outside off. Hughes mistimes a drive to sweeper cover for a single

29.5 Morne Morkel to Hughes, 1 run, Morne Morkel drifts this one on the pads, clipped away to fine leg for a single

29.4 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away. Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go

29.3 Morne Morkel to Hughes, FOUR!!, too straight from Morne Morkel. Hughes pushes it past Amla at short leg. Long chase for the man along with his helmet. The ball races away to the fence. Australia are strolling along here

29.2 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery well down the leg. Hughes gets inside the line and lets it go

29.1 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, short of good length on the stumps. Hughes shuffles across and defends it back towards the bowler

Morne Morkel [5.0-1-26-0] is back into the attack

28.6 Tahir to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off. Shane Watson gets a good stride forward and creams it past mid-off for a boundary. No-body moved. As simple as that

28.5 Tahir to Shane Watson, no run, Loud appeal for a catch. It was the wrong un, Shane Watson lunged forward and got himself outside the line of the off-stump as he looked to defend, the ball hits the pads and lobs to Smith at slip. Not-out on both counts

26.1 Tahir to Shane Watson, no run, it was the slider from Tahir. Shane Watson lunged forward to defend, gets an inside edge onto his pads. Tahir was convinced that he had got his man. Smith was very keen for the review as well, a wasted one in the end for SA

The 3rd umpire has been called for, SA have gone for a review against Watson. Replays suggest a thick inside edge. Watson is SAFE

25.6 Steyn to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Hughes pushes at that and gets an inside edge towards the onside

25.5 Steyn to Hughes, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping back in. Easy leave for Hughes

25.2 Steyn to Hughes, FOUR!!, flashed and flashed hard. Steyn came from round the wicket and hurled this one full and wide outside off, Hughes went for the drive and got the thickish outside edge past gully for a boundary. The man from deep point came around and puts in a dive in vain

25.1 Steyn to Hughes, 2 runs, fuller length delivery outside off. Hughes goes hard at the cut and ends up chopping it in front of point for an easy couple

24.6 Tahir to Shane Watson, no run, well tossed up on the stumps. Shane Watson gets forward in defence

24.5 Tahir to Shane Watson, no run, well flighted delivery on the stumps. Shane Watson defends it solidly

24.4 Tahir to Shane Watson, SIX!!, Tahir offers a gift and Shane Watson cashes in on that. Tahir drags this one very short, Shane Watson rocks onto the backfoot and pulls it. He did not get hold of it, still manages to clear the man at the mid-wicket boundary with ease

24.3 Tahir to Hughes, 1 run, flighted delivery on the legs. Hughes gets back and clips it behind square for a single

24.2 Tahir to Hughes, 2 runs, short and outside off. Hughes backs away and cuts it behind point. Rudolph does well to come across from deep point and saves the boundary

23.5 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off. Shane Watson dabs it straight to the fielder at gully

23.4 Steyn to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. Shane Watson cuts it off the front foot past cover point for a boundary. Reaches his 16th Test FIFTY as well. This is a good opening partnership

23.3 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Shane Watson gets a good stride forward and drives it back to the bowler

23.2 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off. Shane Watson plays with soft hands and defends it towards the off-side

20.6 Philander to Hughes, 2 runs, full and swinging back into Hughes. He flicks it behind square for a couple to bring up the 100 for the visitors

20.5 Philander to Shane Watson, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Shane Watson defends it with soft hands and gets it wide of cover for a single

20.4 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length on the stumps. Shane Watson goes for the pull and misses

20.4 Philander to Shane Watson, no ball, back of a length delivery outside off. Shane Watson gets back and defends it back towards the bowler

20.3 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off. Shane Watson defends it back towards the bowler

20.2 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and moving away. Shane Watson shoulders arms

20.1 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off. Shane Watson defends it towards point

19.6 Kallis to Hughes, FOUR!!, sloppy from Hughes. He pushes at one moving away, gets the outside edge that flies in the gap between the slips and the gully

19.5 Kallis to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and shaping away. Hughes defends it solidly

19.4 Kallis to Hughes, no run, short of good length outside off. Hughes defends it solidly

19.3 Kallis to Hughes, no run, Loud appeal for a catch. It was a good length delivery that nipped back into Hughes. He pushed forward, the ball sneaked in between the bat and the pad. There were two noises on that as it went to Boucher. Umpire Gould is unmoved, Kallis, Boucher and Smith did not look too confident to go for the UDRS. Oh Dear! The hot-spot shows a clear nick on the bat. Hughes survives, SA will be gutted if Hughes goes on to make a big score

19.2 Kallis to Hughes, 2 runs, Hughes pushes a good length delivery outside off and gets it past Amla at shortish cover. Morkel lumbers after it from mid-off, easy couple for Hughes

19.1 Kallis to Hughes, no run, short bouncer going well over Hughes. He easily ducks underneath it

18.6 Philander to Hughes, 1 run, too straight from Philander. Hughes clips it towards fine leg for a single

18.5 Philander to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Hughes stays back and defends it towards cover

18.4 Philander to Shane Watson, 1 run, short and outside off. Shane Watson chops it behind point for a single

18.3 Philander to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, Shane Watson is living dangerously. Full and outside off, Shane Watson drives it in the air and into the gap between cover and point for another boundary. He will take the boundary though

18.2 Philander to Hughes, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Hughes flicks it behind square for a single

18.1 Philander to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Hughes defends it towards the onside

Vernon Philander [5.0-1-13-0] is back into the attack

17.6 Kallis to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, edged and four. Full and outside off, Shane Watson throws hia hands at the ball, gets a thickish outside edge just past Prince at gully. He managed to get his fingertips on that. Close shave for Shane Watson

17.4 Kallis to Hughes, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Hughes punches it past cover for a single

17.3 Kallis to Hughes, no run, well bowled. Movement off the track for Kallis. This one left Hughes even as he was pushing forward, he ends up groping inside the line and is beaten

17.2 Kallis to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps. Hughes defends it back to the bowler

17.1 Kallis to Hughes, no run, short of good length on the stumps. Hughes defends it solidly

Drinks are on the field now

16.6 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, leg byes, FOUR!!, good bouncer from Morne Morkel, follows Shane Watson as he was swaying away from the line, hits him on the back of the helmet and loops over the slip cordon. Four more leg-byes added to the total

16.5 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, length delivery outside off. Shane Watson drives it stylishly in the air but in the gap as well. Another boundary for the opener. This is turning into a very good partnership

16.4 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Shane Watson stays back and defends it towards the off-side

16.3 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, length delivery on the stumps. Shane Watson presses half-forward and defends it towards the onside

16.2 Morne Morkel to Hughes, 3 runs, good length delivery drifting onto the pads of Hughes. He tucks it past Tahir at mid-wicket who gives a good chase and hauls the ball back just before the ropes. The batsmen take three

16.1 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of good length delivery angling back into Shane Watson. He fends it awkwardly and gets it away towards square leg for a single

15.6 Kallis to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps. Hughes jams his bat down and defends it back to the bowler

15.5 Kallis to Shane Watson, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps. Shane Watson rocks back and pulls it behind square for a single

15.4 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Shane Watson drives it into the ground and straight to Amla at extra cover

15.3 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and holding its line. Shane Watson covers the line of the stumps, lifts his bat and lets it go

15.1 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

14.6 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, even better this time. This one pitched on and around the middle and off-stump. Hughes was drawn forward, the ball seamed away sharpy from a length and left the batsman squared up. Hughes was lucky not to have nicked it

14.5 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, Morne Morkel is testing Hughes with short pitch bowling. Hughes manages to keep it down this time. Lovely bowling from Morne Morkel

14.4 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, short loopy bouncer. Hughes ducks under it

14.3 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, catch dropped by Amla. It was a sharp chance though. Back of a length delivery on the pads, Hughes clipped it in the air straight to Amla at backward short leg. The ball popped in and out of Amla's hands. Tough chance though. It needed to stick for South Africa

14.2 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, mild appeal for a caught behind. It was a back of a length delivery drifting onto the pads. Hughes looks to flick and misses, the ball flicks the trousers on the way to Boucher

14.1 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, short quick bouncer. Hughes rides with the bounce and defends it back towards the bowler. He did not look pretty doing so

13.6 Kallis to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, Lovely shot. It was a half volley outside off alright. Shane Watson leans into the drive and places it in the gap between mid-off and cover. The two fielders were mute spectators as the ball scorched across the turf and into the fence. The shot of the day so far

13.5 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and nipping away. Shane Watson watches it all along and shoulders arms

13.4 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery on the stumps. Shane Watson gets a solid stride forward in defence

13.3 Kallis to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, short delivery drifting onto the hips of Shane Watson. He swivels and looks to pull, gets a bit of gloves on that. The ball races past the keeper and into the fence for another boundary

13.2 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

13.1 Kallis to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Shane Watson steers it straight to the fielder at cover point

12.6 Morne Morkel to Hughes, FOUR!!, Top shot. Short of good length outside off, Hughes cashes in on the width and cuts it in front of point for another boundary. Terrific stuff from the youngster

12.5 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, good length delivery on the pads. Hughes gets across and defends it back towards the bowler

12.4 Morne Morkel to Hughes, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. Hughes gets on top of the bounce and cuts it up and over gully for a boundary. Runs are flowing for Australia here

12.3 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, short bouncy delivery. The line is not right as it is well down the leg. Hughes gets inside the line and shoulders arms

12.2 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, full and on the off-stumps. Hughes looks to flick and gets a soft leading edge back towards the bowler

12.1 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off. Hughes watches it all along, lifts his bat and lets it go

11.5 Kallis to Hughes, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Hughes stays back and punches it square. There is a 3rd man out there now

11.4 Kallis to Hughes, no run, good length delivery outside off. Hughes gets forward and defends it towards the onside

11.3 Kallis to Hughes, FOUR!!, short of good length just outside off. Hughes backs away a touch and chops it down past gully for another boundary. Nicely done by Hughes. Australia get past the Capetown 2nd innings score without any loss

11.2 Kallis to Hughes, FOUR!!, short of good length outside off. Hughes opens the face of the bat, steers it down past the slips and the gully for a boundary

11.1 Kallis to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps. Hughes turns around and defends it towards the onside

10.5 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps. Shane Watson defends it towards the onside

10.4 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, Thrashed. It was a good length delivery outside off . Shane Watson leans into the drive and cracks it past point for a boundary. Faboulous shot indeed

10.3 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off. It is a bit too wide to make Shane Watson play, left alone

10.2 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, short and a bit too wide outside off. Shane Watson is happy to shoulder arms

10.1 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off and nipping back in a touch. Shane Watson shoulders arms. The ball zips into the gloves of Boucher

9.6 Philander to Hughes, no run, good length delivery outside off. Hughes is solidly behind it and defends it to mid-off

9.5 Philander to Shane Watson, 1 run, length delivery on the stumps. It was not that short to be pulled, Shane Watson goes through with his stroke and gets a single to deep mid-wicket

9.4 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Shane Watson shuffles across and defends it towards mid-on

9.3 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and moving away. Shane Watson is happy to let it go

9.2 Philander to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, Beautifully played. Full and outside off. Shane Watson eases into the drive and gets it past Amla at mid-off. The fast outfield does the rest. Shane Watson is looking very positive today

9.1 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away. Shane Watson covers the line of the stumps and lets it go

8.6 Morne Morkel to Hughes, no run, short of good length outside off. Hughes jumps and defends it towards the off-side

8.4 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off and shaping away. Shane Watson shoulders arms

8.3 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, FOUR!!, streaky but four. Full and outside off, inviting Shane Watson to have a drive at that. Shane Watson obliges, the seam movement means that the ball hits the outside edge instead of the middle and flies away in the region between point and gully

8.3 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no ball, good length delivery outside off. Shane Watson is happy to let it go. Morne Morkel has over-stepped though

8.2 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, Ripper from Morne Morkel. This one jags in from a length outside off and hits Shane Watson on his ribs as he was looking to shoulders arms. He can be a dangerous man on this pitch

8.1 Morne Morkel to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping back in a touch. Shane Watson covers the line of the stumps and shoulders arms

7.5 Philander to Hughes, no run, good length delivery moving away from the left hander. Hughes stays behind the line of the ball and defends

7.4 Philander to Shane Watson, 1 run, short of good length on the stumps. Shane Watson nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single

7.3 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery angling back into Shane Watson. He looks to drive and is rapped on the thigh pads

7.2 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, Super stuff from Philander . This one pitches in the corridor of uncertainty just outside off and seams away at the last moment. Shane Watson is drawn into the drive and is beaten as the ball nips away

7.1 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and angling away. Shane Watson covers the line of the ball and shoulders arms

6.6 Steyn to Hughes, FOUR!!, Shot, short and outside off. Hughes cuts it crisply past the man at point. The ball races away to the boundary in a flash

6.5 Steyn to Hughes, no run, much better from Steyn. Fuller length delivery nipping back in from outside off. Hughes gets his bat and pad together as he looks to defend, gets an inside edge onto his pads. Stifled appeal for LBW turned down

6.4 Steyn to Shane Watson, 1 run, Steyn tests him with another short delivery. Shane Watson pulls it straight to the fielder at deep square leg for a single

6.3 Steyn to Shane Watson, SIX!!, Stunner from Shane Watson . His hamstrings is ok, alright. Steyn banged this one short. The height was perfect for Shane Watson as he languidly went back and pulled it flat and deep into the grass banks at square leg

6.2 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, full and too wide outside off. Shane Watson does not need to play at those, left alone

6.1 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off and shaping away, left alone

5.6 Philander to Hughes, no run, short of good length outside off and shaping away. Hughes lifts his bat and lets it go. Philander turns around to see if the umpire stretches his arms again

5.5 Philander to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps. Hughes gets across and defends it back towards the bowler

5.4 Philander to Hughes, FOUR!!, excellent riposte from Hughes. Half volley outside off, Hughes gets to the pitch of the ball and creams to the right of mid-off and to the left of extra cover. No one moved. Top shot from Hughes

5.3 Philander to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery angling back into Hughes. He looks to defend and is rapped high on the thigh pads. Superb stuff from Philander

5.3 Philander to Hughes, wide, short quick bouncer outside off. Hughes sways away from the line of the ball and lets it go. Umpire Gould reckons it is a bit too high, wide signalled

5.2 Philander to Hughes, no run, good length delivery in the channel just outside off. Hughes shuffles across and defends it back towards the bowler

5.1 Philander to Hughes, no run, good length delivery outside off. Hughes stays in his crease and defends it back towards the bowler

4.6 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, length delivery outside off and shaping away. Shane Watson lifts his bat and lets it go

4.5 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, Peach. This one nips back in from outside off and straightens at the last moment. Shane Watson presses forward to defend and is beaten by a long way. Terrific stuff from Steyn

4.4 Steyn to Hughes, 1 run, short of good length on the middle and leg. Hughes flicks it down to fine leg for a single

4.3 Steyn to Hughes, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps. Hughes gets across his stumps and keeps it down towards short leg

4.1 Steyn to Hughes, 2 runs, Hughes is keeping the short leg interested. Again hops across to a short delivery and tucks it wide of the man at short leg. The man at backward square leg lumbers across and lets the batsmen get back for the second run

3.6 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, fuller and in the channel just outside off. Shane Watson jabs a defensive shot towards gully

3.5 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and nipping away from outside off. Shane Watson lifts his bat and lets it go

3.4 Philander to Hughes, 1 run, good length delivery angling away from outside off. Hughes dabs it wide of point and calls Shane Watson across for an easy single. There was a slight hesitation between the two, but easily done in the end

3.3 Philander to Hughes, no run, short delivery on the stumps. Hughes watches it all along and ducks under it

3.2 Philander to Shane Watson, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping back into Shane Watson, he goes for the drive and gets an insid edge past square leg for a single

3.1 Philander to Shane Watson, no run, more good fielding from South Africa. This time it is Amla who intercepts a firm drive from Shane Watson at mid-off and prevents a boundary with a diving stop

2.6 Steyn to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and slanting away. Hughes opens the face of the bat and guides it to the left of ABD. He puts in a dive and prevent runs

2.5 Steyn to Shane Watson, 1 run, Shane Watson is off the mark as well. Stands tall to a length delivery outside off and dabs it wide of cover for a single

2.4 Steyn to Hughes, 1 run, first run of the bat. Short of good length on the middle and leg, Hughes hops across and tucks it past short leg for an easy single to get off the mark

2.3 Steyn to Hughes, no run, this is better lengtyh from Steyn. Good length delivery and swinging bcak in a touch, Hughes presses forward in defence

2.2 Steyn to Hughes, no run, fuller length delivery jagging back in a touch. Hughes presses forward and defends it towards mid-off

2.1 Steyn to Hughes, no run, short of good length outside off and nipping away. Hughes covers the line of the stumps and shoulders arms

1.3 Philander to Hughes, no run, Loud appeal for LBW. This one nipped back in from outside off and raps Hughes high on the pads as he looked to defend. The height was definitely an issue. Umpire Gould says no, Smith and Philander ponder about a referral but decide against it. Replays suggest that the ball was going over the top of off-stump

1.2 Philander to Hughes, no run, well bowled. Again in that channel just outside off. Hughes presses half-forward and looks to defend, gets an inside edge onto his pads

0.6 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, good length delivery outside off and nipping away. Too far outside off for Shane Watson to play at it, left alone. Steyn starts with a maiden, he needs to make Shane Watson play more often though

0.5 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and angling away. Not too much swing on this occasion for Steyn. Shane Watson watches the ball all along, lifts his bat and lets it go

0.3 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, a touch fuller and swinging away from outside off. Shane Watson watches it all along and lets it go

0.2 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off and nipping away. Good pace from Steyn, Shane Watson covers the line of the stumps and shoulders arms

0.1 Steyn to Shane Watson, no run, short of good length outside off and nipping onto Watson. He gets forward in defence

Shane Watson and Hughes are at the crease. Shane Watson is on strike. Steyn will open the attack

Three slips and a gully for Watson

The two openers are out as well. Watson suffered a hamstring strain in the middle of his 5th over and did not bowl again. Is he completely fit? Australia would certainly hope so.

The umpires are out in the middle and followed by the Proteas

Sad that an epic encounter between two good teams has not drawn a bigger crowd. There are plenty of vacant seats all over the Bull Ring.

Pitch Report: The surface is very hard and firm. The cracks have widened slightly. There is something for the bowlers if they are prepared to bend their backs, but it should be a good batting day, reckons Robin Jackman.

There are some showers predicted later on for the day. Hopefully, we do manage to get some decent amount of cricket. As of now, play should start at the scheduled time.

After winning the toss, South Africa were coasting along with a major degree of comfort at 241/4 before a series of some reckless shots and some good bowling saw the hosts lose 6/25 to get bowled out for 266. Bad light meant that the Aussie openers did not need to come out for a small tense session against the likes of Steyn, Philander and Morkel. Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all for the 2nd day of the 2nd and unfortunately the final Test between Australia and South Africa. Do stay tuned for further updates..

The official word is in now. Play has been called off for the day. Play will start half an hour early tomorrow. The fortunes swung in the first two sessions but it has been Australia's day thanks to a manic last session when South Africa lost the plot completely. Australia will desperatley need a good start tomorrow and take a big lead too if possible. This is Ganesh signing off and do join us again tomorrow for what should be another action packed day. Goodbye for now.

There is a lot of discussion going on. It appears that the South Africa are not ready to resume. Smith is still in the practice gear. Looks like it will be the close of play. Hughes and Watson were padded off but still no official information. South Africa would not have wanted to start off with a spinner with the new ball. Australia themselves would have not been ready to take strike at the fag end of the day. Looks like the wait is just for the cut-off time before they can call it off.

South Africa's dramatic collapse has given Australia the edge. The change of ball seemed to have done the trick too. It was changed in the 59th over and South Africa lost their last 6 wickets in 11 overs after that. The Australian openers will have to face a few nervous moments before stumps as the lights have taken full effect.

70.6 Michael Clarke to Tahir, out Caught by Hughes!! It's all over as Tahir fails to survive one ball, this skidded on and he got a thick inside edge onto his pads, Hughes dives forward at short leg and takes it easily. Tahir c Hughes b Michael Clarke 0(5)

Michael Clarke to Tahir, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

70.5 Michael Clarke to Steyn, 1 run, pitched up and Steyn drives it down to long on and brings Tahir on strike

70.4 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, turning away a touch, Steyn defends it watchfully once more

70.3 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, tossed up and very full outside off, Steyn defends it well

70.2 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, very full, Steyn drives it down the track and Michael Clarke allows long off to take, no single taken though

70.1 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, nicely tossed up and very full, Steyn defends it well

69.6 Lyon to Steyn, 1 run, full again, Steyn punches it down to long off now and takes the single now to retain strike

69.4 Lyon to Steyn, SIX!!, Steyn shows why he wanted strike, comes down the track now and slams it with the turn and deep over the long on fence, terrific hit

69.3 Lyon to Steyn, no run, full and Steyn punches it down to long on and denies the single

69.2 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in, Steyn leans forward and blocks it well

69.1 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in, Steyn defends it solidly

68.6 Michael Clarke to Tahir, no run, skidding on, Tahir gets behind the line nicely and taps it to mid on

68.5 Michael Clarke to Tahir, no run, full and outside off, Tahir drives it to mid off

68.4 Michael Clarke to Tahir, no run, sliding on, lobs off the pads to Watson at slip

68.3 Michael Clarke to Tahir, no run, a slow full toss and Tahir flat bats it back to Michael Clarke

Imran Tahir, right handed bat, comes to the crease

68.2 Michael Clarke to Morne Morkel, out Caught by Shane Watson!! Michael Clarke joins the party, slants it across from round the wicket and Morne Morkel pushes at it and only manages to get a thick edge. Watson accepts it gleefully at first slip and Australia peg away. Morne Morkel c Shane Watson b Michael Clarke 6(14) [4s-1]

Michael Clarke to Morne Morkel, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

68.1 Michael Clarke to Morne Morkel, no run, skidding on, Morne Morkel is beaten as he gets back to push it on the offside

67.6 Lyon to Steyn, no run, skidding on, Steyn taps it on the onside

67.5 Lyon to Steyn, FOUR!!, flat and on the leg, Steyn glances it fine for a boundary, a very good shot to get it wide of the man at fine leg

67.4 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in from outside off, Steyn gets back and pushes it down the track

67.3 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in, Steyn taps it to short leg

67.2 Lyon to Steyn, no run, sliding on the leg, Steyn pads it away

67.1 Lyon to Steyn, no run, turning in, Steyn taps it to short mid wicket

66.6 Michael Clarke to Morne Morkel, no run, very full again, Morne Morkel manages to dig it out

66.5 Michael Clarke to Morne Morkel, no run, very full, Morne Morkel jams it out

66.2 Michael Clarke to Morne Morkel, no run, outside off now, Morne Morkel pushes it on the offside

66.1 Michael Clarke to Morne Morkel, FOUR!!, tossed up and very full, Morne Morkel tries to drive hard and gets a thick outside edge, it flies hard and right over Watson's head at first slip, no chance of catching that

65.6 Lyon to Morne Morkel, 1 run, floated up and outside off, Morne Morkel pushes it wide of point and takes another quick single

65.5 Lyon to Steyn, 1 run, Steyn skips down the track and punches it down to long on for one

65.4 Lyon to Steyn, no run, on the middle and leg, Steyn taps it to mid wicket

65.3 Lyon to Steyn, no run, tosswed up and very full, Steyn pushes it to mid off

65.2 Lyon to Steyn, no run, on the middle and leg, Steyn taps it to short leg

65.1 Lyon to Steyn, no run, floated up, Steyn drives it back to Lyon

64.6 Michael Clarke to Steyn, 1 run, skidding on, Steyn turns it down to deep square leg and retains the strike with that run

64.5 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, very full, Steyn pushes it to mid on

64.4 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, outside leg now and Steyn pads it away

64.3 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, tossed up again and very full, Steyn gets it in the bottom of his bat as he pushes it down the track

64.2 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, fuller and outside off, Steyn punches it back to Michael Clarke

64.1 Michael Clarke to Steyn, no run, tossed up and very full, Steyn jams it out to mid on

Michael Clarke, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

63.6 Lyon to Steyn, 1 run, tossed up and very full, Steyn punches it to mid off and takes the quick single

63.5 Lyon to Morne Morkel, 1 run, skidding on again, Morne Morkel pushes it through cover for an easy single

63.4 Lyon to Morne Morkel, no run, floated up, Morne Morkel drives it to mid off

63.3 Lyon to Morne Morkel, no run, skidding on, Morne Morkel pushes it back to Lyon

63.2 Lyon to Morne Morkel, no run, on the middle and leg, Morne Morkel taps it to mid wicket

62.6 Siddle to Steyn, no run, full and slanting in, Steyn gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

Morne Morkel, left handed bat, comes to the crease

62.5 Siddle to Boucher, out Caught by Lyon!! The wickets continue to tumble, the short one has done the trick again, Boucher gets a top edge as he tries to pull and Lyon runs in quite a bit from fine leg and slides in front to take it neatly. Boucher c Lyon b Siddle 3(7)

Siddle to Boucher, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

62.4 Siddle to Boucher, 2 runs, good length and outside off, Boucher waits for it and guides it past gully for a couple

62.3 Siddle to Boucher, no run, slanting in, Boucher gets it in the inside half of the bat and into his pads

62.2 Siddle to Boucher, no run, short of length and on the off, Boucher gets up on his toes and taps it on the onside

62.1 Siddle to Boucher, no run, in the blockhole now, Boucher jams it out to mid on

61.6 Lyon to Steyn, no run, Steyn is under pressure straightaway, loud appeal for a catch but it lobbed off his pads to short leg. Umpire, Ian Gould, shakes his head firmly and turns it down.

Dale Steyn, right handed bat, comes to the crease

61.5 Lyon to Philander, out Lbw!! Lyon gets his second and South Africa slip further, this was turning in and Philander shuffled across trying to work it on the onside but misses and is rapped on the pads, quite plumb too, that would have crashed into middle and leg. Philander lbw b Lyon 0(5)

Lyon to Philander, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

61.4 Lyon to Philander, no run, slight turn in now, Philander gets back and pushes it back to Lyon

61.2 Lyon to Philander, no run, on the middle and leg, Philander turns it on the onside once more

61.1 Lyon to Philander, no run, tossed up, Philander taps it on the onside

60.6 Siddle to Boucher, no run, Boucher gets a thick inside edge onto his pads and it lobs in front of him

60.5 Siddle to de Villiers, out Caught by P Cummins!! This is a big wicket and a fantastic catch too from the debutant, Cummins. It was just short of length and de Villiers was going for the pull, it hurries onto him and he ends up miscuing it over mid on, Cummins calls for it and runs back and across from mid off and dives to take it neatly, not easy to judge such catches especially in fading light. Australia have clawed their way back into the game. de Villiers c P Cummins b Siddle 64(97) [4s-11]

Siddle to de Villiers, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

60.4 Siddle to Boucher, 1 run, on the middle and leg now, Boucher tucks it in the square leg area for one more

An extra slip comes in. Three in total along with a gully.

60.3 Siddle to de Villiers, 1 run, on the off now, de Villiers stands tall and pushes it firmly to sweeper cover for one more

60.2 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, short of length and on the middle and leg, de Villiers stands tall and taps it down on the onside

60.1 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, big movement for Siddle, pitches on the off and darts away quite sharply, de Villiers was looking to play at it but pulls his bat away very late

Mark Boucher, right handed bat, comes to the crease

59.6 Lyon to Prince, out Caught by Mitchell Johnson!! Prince was looking tentative all along after tea and has thrown away a good start, he was itching to go after Lyon and came down the track for the lofted shot this time, does not quite get under it and hits it flat and straight to Johnson at mid on, Lyon gets his first wicket and breaks the important stand. Prince c Mitchell Johnson b Lyon 50(89) [4s-9]

Lyon to Prince, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

59.5 Lyon to Prince, no run, going straight on once more, not too short and Prince mistimes the cut to cover once more

59.4 Lyon to Prince, no run, floated up and outside off, Prince leans forward to block it

59.3 Lyon to Prince, no run, the top spinner now, Prince gets back to cut but mistimes it to short cover

59.2 Lyon to Prince, no run, flat and skidding on, Prince gets back and pushes it back to Lyon

59.1 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, de Villiers skips down the track and punches it down to long on for one

58.6 Siddle to Prince, no run, banged in short now, Prince is quick to duck under it

58.5 Siddle to Prince, no run, full and outside off, Prince gets it in the inside half of the bat and ends up pushing it to mid wicket

58.4 Siddle to Prince, no run, very straight in line now, Prince gets behind the line and blocks it solidly

58.3 Siddle to Prince, no run, good length and on the off, Prince hops in the crease and taps it on the onside

58.2 Siddle to de Villiers, 1 run, short of length and outside off, de Villiers gets on top of the bounce and pushes it square on the offside for an easy single

The lights are being turned on now.

58.1 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, good length and on the off, de Villiers gets behind the line and defends it solidly

The ball has lost its shape and there is going to be a replacement now. The light has also faded down considerably too. Robin Jackman, on air, says that a storm is approaching.

57.6 Lyon to Prince, no run, on the middle and leg, Prince taps it on the onside

57.5 Lyon to Prince, no run, skidding on, Prince gets back and pushes it to cover

57.4 Lyon to Prince, no run, floated up and very full, Prince pushes it down the track

57.3 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, turning in a bit, de Villiers punches it down to long on for one

57.2 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, floated outside off and very full, de Villiers tries the reverse sweep now but jams it out near his feet

57.1 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers skips down the track and pushes this one back to Lyon

56.6 Siddle to Prince, no run, short of length and slanted across, Prince pokes at it and is beaten comprehensively

56.5 Siddle to Prince, no run, good length and on the off, Prince gets behind the line and blocks it well

56.4 Siddle to de Villiers, 1 run, full and slanting in, de Villiers pushes it wide of mid on for a quick single

56.3 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, pitched up now, de Villiers leans forward and pushes it to short cover

56.2 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, back of a length now and outside off too, de Villiers stands tall and punches it on the up, was in the air as he played that and found the gap to perfection too, another boundary and a top shot too

56.1 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, good length and on the off, de Villiers stands tall and blocks well

55.6 Lyon to Prince, 2 runs, Prince gets across and paddles it wide of fine leg for a couple and brings up his 11th Test FIFTY, he has rode on his luck especially after tea and he will want to cash in and make a big one

55.5 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, floated up, de Villiers comes on the frontfoot and drives it down to long on now, just a single

55.4 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, skidding on, de Villiers stands tall and punches it to short mid wicket

55.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, slight turn in, de Villiers reaches out and taps it on the onside

55.2 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, on the off, de Villiers taps it to mid wicket now

55.1 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, flat and on the off, de Villiers leans forward and blocks it well

54.6 Siddle to Prince, FOUR!!, he just made it three in a row, this time he shows he can get the bottom edge too, goes between the slip cordon and gully once more

54.5 Siddle to Prince, FOUR!!, another one, this time between gully and the slip cordon, full and wide outside off and he gets another thick edge and another boundary, that could be frustrating for Siddle

54.4 Siddle to Prince, FOUR!!, streaky once more but Prince gets a boundary for it, wide outside off and he punches hard but gets a thick outside edge, goes between gully and point and all the way to the fence

54.3 Siddle to Prince, no run, a short extra cover in place now and Prince punches this one uppishly and just wide of that man

54.2 Siddle to Prince, no run, another good shot for no run, full again and he finds mid off once more with a very good drive

54.1 Siddle to Prince, no run, full and outside off, Prince leans forward and punches it straight to the fielder at mid off

Peter Siddle [10.0-4-47-1] is back into the attack

53.6 Lyon to Prince, 1 run, Prince skips down the track now and tries the lofted shot, was in no position to play it though and ends up chipping it in front of sweeper cover, survives and gets one too

53.5 Lyon to Prince, no run, sliding on, Prince defends it solidly

53.4 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, on the middle and leg, de Villiers taps it in the square leg area for a single

53.3 Lyon to de Villiers, 2 runs, de Villiers shuffles across nicely and plays a short arm paddle wide of fine leg for a couple

53.2 Lyon to Prince, 1 run, Prince tries the sweep from off stump now and gets a top edge, catch it was the call from Clarke but there was no one there in backward square leg

53.1 Lyon to Prince, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Prince stays back and pushes it back to Lyon

A slight delay before the start. The sightscreen is not ready. It is still flashing an ad and no one seems to be around to fix it. They are pulling a white curtain over it now and now the curtain is stuck and a man runs in with a ladder to fix it. This could take a while. The light has dimmed considerably too just as play is about to resume.

Welcome back to the last session on day one. South Africa have maintained a terrific run rate but the same cannot be said about Australia's over rate. As many as 37 overs needs to be bowled in this session. Nathan Lyon will have to do the bulk of the bowling if they are to make it and he will be the one starting off.

It started off as Australia's session as they picked up two quick wickets immediately after lunch but the game swung again in favour of South Africa as ABD and Ashwell Prince put on an unbeaten 84 run stand to take them to tea. We could be in for more twists in the last session of day one. Join us for the same in a little while.

52.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, on the fuller side and on the off, de Villiers defends it solidly and that will be Tea

52.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, bending in a bit, de Villiers leans forward and defends it well

52.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, slanted across now and well outside off, easily left alone

52.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, Mitchell Johnson rolls his fingers over this one and it climbs up steeply, strikes de Villiers on the gloves and lobs up in the vacant silly point area

52.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, a pacy short one from Mitchell Johnson but this was going down the legside and easily evaded by de Villiers

52.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, short of length and outside off, de Villiers climbs up and keeps it down

51.6 P Cummins to Prince, no run, angled in, Prince stands tall and pushes it to mid on

51.5 P Cummins to Prince, no run, P Cummins goes round the wicket now and keeps it just outside off, Prince waits for it and defends it well

51.4 P Cummins to Prince, no run, good length and just outside off, Prince stands tall and pushes it to mid off

51.3 P Cummins to Prince, no run, short of length and outside off, Prince reaches out and punches it to extra cover

51.2 P Cummins to Prince, no run, banged in short by P Cummins and Prince is quick to duck under it

51.1 P Cummins to Prince, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Prince flashes hard and gets a thickish outside edge and it flies through the gully area for yet another boundary

50.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, good length and outside off, left alone easily

50.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, half a shout from the Aussies, de Villiers got a glove on this pull even as it was sliding down the legside but it falls just short of Haddin's outstretched left hand

50.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, angled away and well outside off, de Villiers continues to leave

50.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, Mitchell Johnson slants it well across now, de Villiers shoulders arms easily

50.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, good length and on the off, de Villiers stays back and taps it on the onside

50.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, Mitchell Johnson drifts down the legside now

49.6 P Cummins to Prince, no run, well outside off, Prince reaches out and pushes it to cover

49.4 P Cummins to Prince, no run, full and outside off, Prince closes the face of the bat and punches it to mid off

49.3 P Cummins to Prince, no run, on the middle and leg, Prince gets behind the line nicely and blocks it well

49.2 P Cummins to Prince, no run, vrery straight, Prince stays back and blocks it well

49.1 P Cummins to Prince, no run, slanted across now and well outside off, Prince shoulders arms

48.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 2 runs, on the middle and leg and de Villiers whips it down to fine leg for a couple and brings up his 24th Test FIFTY, this is a knock that should put him in the right frame of mind and South Africa need him to stay on for a longer time

48.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, FOUR!!, delicately done, good length and just outside off, de Villiers plays it very late and gets it wide of the slip cordon for a boundary

48.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, slight shape in from just outside off, de Villiers gets his bat down nicely and blocks it well

48.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, full and just outside off, de Villiers lets it go sensibly

48.2 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Prince works it in the square leg area for a quick single

48.1 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, full and outside off, Prince goes hard at it but gets a bottom edge and it bounces before going to second slip

Mitchell Johnson [13.1-1-59-1] is back into the attack

47.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, outside off again, de Villiers leaves it comfortably once more

47.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, short of length and outside off, de Villiers prefers to leave this one

47.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, an appeal from the Aussies but it is turned down and rightly so, a very good short one from P Cummins, de Villiers was bending down to pull but misses and it goes just over the bat and grazes his helmet on the way to the keeper

47.3 P Cummins to de Villiers, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, de Villiers reaches out and cuts it to the right of point now and gets another boundary, top shot

47.2 P Cummins to de Villiers, FOUR!!, P Cummins slides down the legside and de Villiers just had to get some bat on it to help it on its way to the fine leg fence, easily done

47.1 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, short of length and outside off, de Villiers stays back and shoulders arms

Pat Cummins [12.0-2-26-1] is back into the attack

46.6 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, full and outside off, Prince comes on the frontfoot and punches it to cover

46.5 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, slight drift in, Prince stays back and punches it down the track

46.4 Michael Hussey to Prince, 2 runs, Michael Hussey comes in from round the wicket now and angles it in, Prince taps it in the square leg area and comes back quickly for the second

46.3 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, byes, 1 run, Michael Hussey goes well down the legside now and Haddin only manages to glove it down to fine leg

46.2 Michael Hussey to Prince, leg byes, 1 run, on the leg, Prince tries to turn it on the onside but misses and is hit on the thigh, still gets one

46.1 Michael Hussey to Prince, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, Prince glances it wide of fine leg and sprints across to come back for two

45.6 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, angled across now, de Villiers lets it go sensibly

45.5 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, some interest from behind the stumps as Mitchell Johnson gets this to bend in a bit, de Villiers had defended that solidly with bat close to the pads

45.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, good length and on the off, de Villiers blocks it solidly from the crease

45.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, short of length and closer to the off stump, de Villiers stands tall and keeps it down

45.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, slanted across, offers no shot

45.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, short of length and angled across, de Villiers sways away

44.6 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, 1 run, on the middle and leg, de Villiers turns it down to fine leg for one

44.5 Michael Hussey to Prince, 1 run, on the fuller side, Prince punches it wide of extra cover and takes a quick single as Siddle slides across to stop it

44.4 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, on the off now, Prince stands tall and blocks it well

44.3 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, Michael Hussey goes well down the legside and Haddin makes a good take, standing up to the stumps

44.2 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, very straight in line, Prince defends it watchfully

44.1 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, 1 run, full and wide outside off, de Villiers eases it down to the man at sweeper cover for one

Michael Hussey [2.0-0-3-0] is back into the attack

43.6 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, fuller now, Prince punches it firmly but straight back to Mitchell Johnson

43.5 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, slightly shorter now, Prince stands tall and flat bats it to mid off

43.4 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, full and on the off, Prince waits for it and taps it to mid on

43.3 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, pitched up and on the off, Prince comes on the frontfoot and blocks it solidly

43.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, on the middle and leg now, de Villiers gets a thickish inside edge onto his pads as he shuffles across, is alert enought to take the quick single

43.1 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Prince glances it down to fine leg for an easy single

Mitchell Johnson [11.1-1-57-1] is back into the attack

42.6 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, just outside off once more, de Villiers leaves it easily

42.5 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, full again and outside off, de Villiers pushes it on the offside

42.4 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, three in a row but de Villiers could have easily been a goner, this was very full and outside off, de Villiers gets down one knee and flashes hard, only manages to get a thick outside edge and it flies between gully and the slip cordon

42.3 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, pitched up by Siddle now and de Villiers opens the face of the bat to get it superbly between gully and point, another boundary

42.2 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, short and wide, asking to be hit and de Villiers obliges, roll his wrists nicely to keep it down and no fielder had any chance of stopping that one

42.1 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, good length and very straight, de Villiers stands tall in the crease and blocks it nicely

41.6 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, Michael Hussey slides down the legside and Prince misses the flick once again

41.5 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, pitched up and outside off, Prince leans forward and pushes it to cover

41.4 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, on the middle and leg, Prince tries to turn it on the onside but misses and is hit on the pads

41.3 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, on the off, Prince stays in the crease and taps it to mid on

41.2 Michael Hussey to Prince, no run, full and just outside off, Prince leans forward and taps it on the offside

41.1 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, 1 run, full and outside off, de Villiers punches it to sweeper cover for just one

41.1 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, wide, Michael Hussey pushes this one very wide outside off and is called one too

40.6 Siddle to Prince, no run, the short one now from Siddle and Prince is quick to bend his knees and get down

40.5 Siddle to Prince, no run, on the middle and leg now, Prince hops in the crease and tries to work it on the onside but misses and is hit on the thigh

40.4 Siddle to Prince, no run, pitched up again and just outside off, Prince punches it down the track

40.3 Siddle to Prince, no run, on the fuller side now and outside off, Prince punches it to mid off

40.2 Siddle to Prince, no run, on the off again, Prince stands tall and punches it to mid off

39.6 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, no run, slight shape away but still outside off, de Villiers wants nothing to do with it

39.5 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, no run, good length and on the off, de Villiers defends it well

39.5 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, wide, Michael Hussey pushes it further outside off and it is called a wide this time

39.4 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, no run, outside off again, de Villiers offers no shot

39.3 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, no run, Michael Hussey almost had de Villiers there, this was a slow outswinger outside off and de Villiers got a thickish edge and it falls just short of gully

39.2 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, no run, dibbly-dobbly well outside off, left alone again

39.1 Michael Hussey to de Villiers, no run, floated wide outside off now and flirting with guideline, not called a wide and left alone too

Michael Hussey, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

38.6 Siddle to Prince, no run, pitched up once more, Prince jams it out to mid off

38.5 Siddle to Prince, no run, on the fuller side and on the off, Prince pushes it back to Siddle

38.4 Siddle to Prince, no run, slanted across, Prince pushes at it and opens the face to guide it to gully

38.3 Siddle to Prince, no run, slightly fuller now and outside off, Prince reaches out and pushes it to cover

38.2 Siddle to Prince, no run, good length and on the off, Prince stays back and taps it on the onside

38.1 Siddle to Prince, no run, short of length and just outside off, Prince hops in the crease and keeps it down in front of point

Peter Siddle [7.0-2-35-1] is back into the attack

37.6 Lyon to de Villiers, FOUR!!, slightly overpitched and de Villiers makes him pay, gets down on one knee and drives it with ease through cover for another boundary

37.5 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, on the middle and leg, de Villiers punches it to mid on now

37.4 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers skips down the track now and pushes it back to Lyon

37.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, very straight now, de Villiers taps it on the onside

37.2 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, turning in a bit, de Villiers stays back and defends it watchfully

37.1 Lyon to de Villiers, FOUR!!, de Villiers skips down the track now and lofts it nicely over mid on, one bounce and over the ropes, pressure on Lyon from the first ball

36.6 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, FOUR!!, slightly fuller now, Prince leans forward and opens the face of the bat to get into the gap through cover, the boundaries continue to flow

36.5 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, good length and just outside off, Prince pushes it to mid off

36.4 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, FOUR!!, just an action replay of the boundary a ball ago, drifting in a touch and Prince flicks it superbly once more

36.3 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, good length and just outside off, Prince stays back and blocks it well

36.2 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, FOUR!!, not a bad delivery from Mitchell Johnson but Prince made it lok very simple, this one was tailing in late but Prince whips it firmly past mid wicket and picks up another boundary, very well done

36.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, on the middle and leg, de Villiers hops in the crease and works it down to deep mid wicket for one

35.6 Lyon to Prince, 2 runs, tossed up and fuller, Prince comes on the frontfoot and eases it in the gap through cover and picks up a couple

35.5 Lyon to Prince, FOUR!!, Prince was skipping down the track a little too early and Lyon drags it short, Prince spots this too and pauses in the middle of the track and whacks it hard to the extra cover fence, good alertness shown

35.4 Lyon to Prince, no run, tossed up outside off, Prince leans forward and taps it on the offside

35.3 Lyon to Prince, no run, turning outside off now, Prince has no intention of playing it

35.2 Lyon to Prince, no run, skidding on from round the wicket, Prince defends it solidly

35.1 Lyon to de Villiers, 1 run, de Villiers skips down the track and pushes it in front of mid on, calls early for the single but Prince was very late to react, the throw to the keeper was not a hard one and allows Prince to make his ground

34.6 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, on the off now, Prince stays in the crease and blocks it solidly

34.5 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, FOUR!!, pitched up a little further and Prince gets a thickish edge, he played that with a slightly open face too and gets it to squirt past gully for a boundary

34.4 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, on the shorter side and just outside off, Prince brings the bat down very straight and pushes it back to Mitchell Johnson

34.3 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, just outside off again, Prince hops in the crease and pushes it to cover

34.2 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, good length and outside off now, Prince leaves it watchfully

34.1 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, Superb short delivery from Mitchell Johnson and Prince is hit flush on the shoulder, not too short but that climbed up steeply into the ducking Prince, he does not show much emotion even as the chatter grows louder around him

33.6 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, de Villiers skips down the track now and drives it straight to the fielder at mid on, a maiden for Lyon and that will help his confidence after a poor first over

33.5 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, pitched up, de Villiers gets the bat in front of the pads and pushes it back to Lyon

33.4 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, a little more flight now, de Villiers tries to punch hard and gets it in the inside half of his bat and jams it into his boots

33.3 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, nicely tossed up and outside off, de Villiers gets behind the line to block solidly

33.2 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, slow through the air and on the off, de Villiers defends it watchfully

33.1 Lyon to de Villiers, no run, tossed up and on the off, de Villiers comes on the frontfoot and turns it to short mid wicket

Nathan Lyon [1.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack

32.6 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, good length and just outside off, Prince watches it well this time and shoulders arms

32.5 Mitchell Johnson to Prince, no run, not a great shot to play so early into the innings, it was wide outside off and Prince chased it without much footwork, misses it completely

32.4 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, 1 run, Mitchell Johnson drifts on the middle and leg, de Villiers glances it down to fine leg for one

32.3 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, very similar to the previous delivery, just outside off and de Villiers pushes it to point

32.2 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and close to the off stump, de Villiers leans back and pushes it to point

32.1 Mitchell Johnson to de Villiers, no run, slanted across by Mitchell Johnson, de Villiers holds his stance and lets Haddin take it

Mitchell Johnson [8.1-1-39-1] is back into the attack

31.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, on the fuller side, de Villiers bends low and punches it to extra cover, a fumble allows him to get the quick single to retain strike

31.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, back of a length and outside off once more, de Villiers watches it well and shoulders arms

31.4 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, short of length and just outside off, de Villiers gets behind the line and blocks it well

31.3 P Cummins to de Villiers, FOUR!!, banged in short by P Cummins but de Villiers was in total control of the pull, very good shot as he got right on top of the bounce and sent it racing to the mid wicket fence

31.2 P Cummins to Prince, 1 run, on the middle and leg now, Prince taps it wide of the man at short leg and gets off the mark

Ashwell Prince, left handed bat, comes to the crease

31.1 P Cummins to Amla, out Caught by Ponting!! P Cummins gets his first and a very good catch by Ponting too, big moment for the young man and Amla has only himself to blame, he was being set up for this, P Cummins bowled a lot of back of a length deliveries before bowling the sucker ball, this was full and wide outside off, Amla's feet were going nowhere as he tried to drive hard, the thick edge flies swiftly and well over Ponting's head but he made it look simple as he snapped it up. Amla c Ponting b P Cummins 19(70) [4s-3]

P Cummins to Amla, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

30.6 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, on the middle and leg, de Villiers hops in the crease and taps it to mid wicket

30.5 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, pitched up and on the off, de Villiers leans forward and punches it to mid off

30.4 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, short of length and just outside off, de Villiers gets back and guides it wide of gully, not quite in control, was a thickish edge

30.3 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, short of length and just outside off, de Villiers gets back and taps it in front of cover

30.2 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, good length and very straight, de Villiers hops in the crease and taps it on the onside

30.1 Siddle to de Villiers, FOUR!!, pitched up again, de Villiers leans forward and drives it very sweetly through the covers for his first boundary, came right off the middle of the bat

29.6 P Cummins to de Villiers, 1 run, pitched up again, de Villiers drives it nicely but straight to the fielder at extra cover, a fumble allows him to get off the mark

29.5 P Cummins to de Villiers, no run, slightly further up to de Villiers now but well outside off, easily left alone

29.4 P Cummins to Amla, leg byes, 1 run, on the middle and leg and very quick, Amla is late on the shot and is rapped on the thigh before it lobs past short leg

29.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Amla offers no shot this time either

29.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, back of a length once more and outside off now, Amla prefers to shoulder arms

29.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, short of length and just above off too, very good bowling and Amla drops his wrists and sways away to get out of the firing line

28.6 Siddle to de Villiers, no run, good length and outside off, easily left alone by de Villiers

AB de Villiers, right handed bat, comes to the crease

28.5 Siddle to Kallis, out Caught by Khawaja!! This comes totally against the run of play, Kallis was in the zone and was going hard at everything, that probably brought about his downfall too, this short of length delivery stopped on him a bit and Kallis ends up chipping it in the air and presenting a simple catch at mid wicket, Khawaja takes it just above his head and Siddle grunts in joy. Kallis c Khawaja b Siddle 54(41) [4s-8 6s-2]

Siddle to Kallis, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

28.4 Siddle to Kallis, FOUR!!, 12,000 Test runs for Kallis , terrific player and a terrific achievement, this was banged in short and Kallis hops in the crease to guide it through gully and the slip cordon

28.3 Siddle to Kallis, no run, short of length and outside off again, no shot offered

28.2 Siddle to Kallis, no run, back of a length and outside off, Kallis shoulders arms, Ricky Ponting believes he heard something and appeals loudly but none of his mates joined him

28.1 Siddle to Kallis, SIX!!, Terrific hit from Kallis to bring up his 55th Test FIFTY, on the middle and leg and he flicks it superbly over the man at fine leg for maximum, just one short of 12000 runs now

27.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, good length and on the off, Amla blocks it solidly

27.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, very good carry though to Haddin, he takes it above his head, left alone by Amla

27.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, on the shorter side and outside off, Amla shoulders arms now

27.3 P Cummins to Kallis, 1 run, P Cummins continues to impress, gets this one to bend back in and clearly surprised Kallis. He manages to get the bat down in time and it goes off the inside half and down to fine leg

27.2 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, short of length and just outside off, Kallis gets up on his toes and taps it to gully

27.1 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, back of a length and outside off, Kallis leaves it easily

26.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, a little shorter now and outside off, Amla prefers to shoulder arms

26.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, very good shot for no run, pitched up once more and Amla leans into the drive nicely but finds the man at extra cover

26.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, good line, just outside off but Amla has no problems in letting that go

26.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, good length and on the off, Amla gets behind the line and defends it with a straight bat

26.2 Siddle to Amla, no run, on the middle and leg, Amla hops across to tap it on the onside

26.1 Siddle to Amla, FOUR!!, very full from Siddle and Amla bends low to ease it nicely past point, all timing and grace that one, first boundary after lunch

Peter Siddle [4.0-2-17-0] is back into the attack

25.6 P Cummins to Amla, 1 run, slanting in now, Amla is hit on the glove as he shuffles across, goes down to fine leg and he gets one for it

25.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, P Cummins follows up the short one with a nicely pitched up delivery, Amla's feet do not move forward but he manages to push it to mid off

25.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, a very good short one now, pacy and well directed, Amla turns his head away as he evades it

25.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, good length and a very good line too, just outside off and Amla gets behind the line to block once more

25.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, similar to the previous delivery, just outside off and Amla stands tall to block again

25.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, good length and on the off, Amla hops in the crease and blocks it well

Welcome back for the post lunch session. Will the runs continue to flow or will Australia manage to restrict them. Cummins will begin proceedings.

Jacques Kallis went past Brian Lara's aggregate of 11,953 in the course of his whirlwind 43 to go to fourth in the list of highest Test run getters and his counter-attacking knock put South Africa back in command. They were a little jittery having lost their openers with not much on the board but Kallis took on the challenge, in the company of the solid Amla to take South Africa to a strong position at lunch. Another engrossing session awaits us and do join us for that in a short while.

24.6 Lyon to Kallis, no run, on the middle and leg, Kallis taps it on the onside and that will be Lunch

24.5 Lyon to Kallis, SIX!!, Kallis continues to dominate, floated up and he lofts it with the turn and sends it way over the mid wicket fence, this is going to be a big challenge for Lyon

24.4 Lyon to Kallis, no run, turning in now, Kallis shuffles across a bit but is hit on the pads, optimistic shout from Lyon but it is turned down rightly

24.3 Lyon to Amla, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Amla paddles it down to fine leg for one more

24.2 Lyon to Kallis, 1 run, pitched up, Kallis punches it down to mid on for a very quick single

24.1 Lyon to Kallis, FOUR!!, Kallis loves to dominate the spinners, Lyon's first ball in the game has been lofted authoritatively over mid wicket for a boundary, top shot

Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

23.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, on the fuller side, Amla plays it very late and opens the face of the bat to tap it to cover

23.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, just outside off now, Amla watches it well and leaves once more

23.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, good length and outside off now, Amla shoulders arms

23.3 P Cummins to Amla, byes, FOUR!!, P Cummins slides down the legside once more and Haddin does not stop it once more, gloves it away with one hand and concedes a boundary

23.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, pitched up by P Cummins and slight movement away but Amla is quick to get on the frontfoot and block

22.6 Mitchell Johnson to Kallis, no run, good length and on the off, Kallis hops in the crease and keeps it down nicely

22.5 Mitchell Johnson to Kallis, no run, The DRS has saved Kallis and a howler has been eliminated, pitched in line and bends in a bit, looked very close in latest but replays showed that there was a lot of bat on it

Kallis has been given out LBW but he reviews it almost immediately. Big inside edge on that one and Kallis will survive.

22.3 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, leg byes, 1 run, similar to the previous one, Amla is hit on the thigh again as he tries to move away, it goes down to fine leg and allows him to cross over

22.2 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, on the middle and leg, Amla tries to sway away but is hit on the thigh

22.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, Amla gets up on his toes and whips it down to deep square leg, very good fielding at the boundary saves two

21.6 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, P Cummins corrects his length and keeps this one on the off, solidly blocked by Kallis

21.5 P Cummins to Kallis, FOUR!!, Kallis is not going to miss out on the pitched up ones, another glorious drive through the covers as P Cummins strays in length, no stopping that one as it raced off the bat to the fence

21.4 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, a sharp short one now, Kallis sways away from the line and evades it

21.3 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, good length and well outside off now, Kallis shoulders arms

21.2 P Cummins to Kallis, byes, FOUR!!, P Cummins goes down the legside now and Haddin was a little late to get across, boxes it with his gloves and sends it down to the fine leg fence

21.1 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, good length and outside off again, Kallis holds his stance and offers no shot

20.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, good length and on the off, Amla stands back to block it

20.5 Mitchell Johnson to Kallis, 1 run, on the middle and leg again, Kallis turns it neatly in the mid wicket area once more but will gets just one as the man at deep mid wicket gets across quickly

20.4 Mitchell Johnson to Kallis, 2 runs, very simlar to the previous delivery, smae line and Kallis plays the same shot for another couple

20.3 Mitchell Johnson to Kallis, 2 runs, very straight in line now, Kallis stands tall and punches it to deep mid wicket for a couple

20.2 Mitchell Johnson to Kallis, no run, Mitchell Johnson tries to bend this one in even as Kallis shuffles across but gets his line wrong, slides down the legside

20.1 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Amla hops in the crease and knocks it in the vacant mid wicket area for a quick single

19.6 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, good length and outside off now, Kallis lunges forward and lifts the bat over his head to let Haddin take it

19.5 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, excellent comeback from the young pacer, short of length now and extra pace and bounce, Kallis has a poke at it but is beaten

19.4 P Cummins to Kallis, FOUR!!, Kallis is not showing any mercy to anything even remotely pitched up. This was one such delivery and he drives it well but the placement was even better as he split the two men at cover and mid off to perfection

19.3 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, juist short of length and on the off, Kallis stands tall and defends it solidly

19.2 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, another short one and Kallis duck under again, very good pace too and Haddin reaches out to stop it well

19.1 P Cummins to Kallis, no run, P Cummins digs it short now and Kallis is quick to duck under

Pat Cummins [5.0-1-9-0] is back into the attack

18.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, Mitchell Johnson sprints in from round the wicket and bangs it short and gets it at chest height as Amla hops to keep it down

Mitchell Johnson [6.0-1-31-1] is back into the attack

Watson is having a few problems now and is grimacing in pain after delivering the ball. Shane Watson is now walking back into the pavillion. This is very bad news for Australia. Still unclear about what the injury is.

18.5 Shane Watson to Amla, no run, very full and on the off, Amla jams it out to cover

18.4 Shane Watson to Amla, FOUR!!, Full and wide outside off, Amla bends down on one knee and drives it hard and square to get it past point, very good sound as it hit the bat and the boundaries continue to flow

18.3 Shane Watson to Amla, no run, good length and on the off, Amla hops in the crease and taps it on the offside

18.1 Shane Watson to Amla, FOUR!!, Three in a row and all through the covers, Amla's turn this time as he drives a little uppishly but in the big gap on the offside, top shot

17.6 Siddle to Kallis, FOUR!!, And another one, Kallis continues to pound the cover fence, another one pitched up and Kallis does not time this one too well but it still beats the fielder giving chase and rolls into the ropes

17.5 Siddle to Kallis, FOUR!!, very full, Kallis leans forward to drive sweetly through the covers once more and gets another boundary, he is not holding back

17.4 Siddle to Kallis, 2 runs, almost a chance as Kallis looks to drive hard, gets it in the bottom of his bat and goes just past the outstretched hands of Siddle, is pulled in just in front of the ropes

15.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, Siddle continues to get appreciable away swing, very good line too, full and outside off, had Amla driving at it and beats him comprehensively

14.6 Shane Watson to Kallis, no run, good length and on the off, Kallis gets behind the line nicely and blocks it well

14.5 Shane Watson to Kallis, FOUR!!, What a way to get off the mark and off the first delivery too! It was full and outside off, Kallis leans out to drive it sweetly through the covers and gets a boundary

Jacques Kallis, right handed bat, comes to the crease

14.4 Shane Watson to Rudolph, out Caught by Haddin!! Shane Watson continues to have a wonderful time with the ball, just rewards for some very clever bowling. The previous deliveries were coming in but this one just goes on with the angle. It pitched on the off and Rudolph had to play at it, only manages a thin edge through to Haddin and walks off a very disappointed man. Another start not converted. Rudolph c Haddin b Shane Watson 30(50) [4s-4]

Shane Watson to Rudolph, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

14.3 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, on the middle and leg, Rudolph gets behind the line and kncoks it towards mid wicket

14.2 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, good length and just outside off, Rudolph holds his stance and watches it into the keeper's gloves

14.1 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, shaping in a bit and on the off, Rudolph gets it in the inside half of the bat and it rolls off the pads towards cover

13.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, good length and outside off again, shaping away a bit and Amla prefers to leave once more

13.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, well outside off again, Amla leaves it watchfully

13.4 Siddle to Amla, no run, Siddle digs it short now, going down the legside and Amla ducks under easily

13.3 Siddle to Amla, no run, outside off now, Amla reaches out and guides it to gully

13.1 Siddle to Amla, no run, full and on the off, Amla punches it to mid on

Drinks are on the field now

12.6 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, Shane Watson thought of an appeal but decides against it as he realises that Rudolph got an inside edge. It was full and shaping in and Rudolph jammed it into his pads.

12.5 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, just a little shorter and just outside off too, Rudolph went for the cut, not a great choice when it was so close to him. Beaten.

12.4 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, on the fuller side again, Rudolph comes on the frontfoot and drives well but still cannot find the gap, straight to cover

12.3 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, full and straight, Rudolph leans forward to block solidly again

12.2 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, very straight in line now, Rudolph gets behind the line nicely to block

12.1 Shane Watson to Rudolph, no run, Shane Watson starts off with a short and wide one, Rudolph cuts hard but straight to the fielder at point

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

11.6 Siddle to Amla, no run, good shape away again but still too far outside off, no problems for Amla as he shoulders arms

11.5 Siddle to Amla, no run, very straight now, Amla punches it to mid on

11.3 Siddle to Rudolph, 1 run, Rudolph shuffles across once more and takes this from the off to flick it down to fine leg

11.2 Siddle to Rudolph, 2 runs, very straight in line, Rudolph shuffles across and turns it in the vacant mid wicket area for a couple

11.1 Siddle to Rudolph, no run, good length and on the off, Rudolph gets behind the line and blocks it well

Peter Siddle, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

10.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, on the off now, Amla stays back and defends it solidly

10.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, a very good review from the Aussies this but the original call stays, this one shaped in late after pitching on the off, Amla jammed at it with bat and pad close to each other but it clearly hit the pad first. Replays show that it was just clipping the off stump and so the original call of the umpire stays.

A very loud shout from the aussies for an LBW. Turned down initially but Clarke goes for the review. Pad first say the replays. It stays not out.

10.4 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, 1 run, Mitchell Johnson rolls his fingers over this one and keeps it on the middle and leg, Rudolph gets it down to fine leg for an easy single

10.3 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, fuller and wide outside off, Rudolph leans forward and drives it hard but straight to the fielder at short cover

10.2 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, Rudolph was pressing forward and shuffling across and Mitchell Johnson drags it a little shorter and just outside off too, Rudolph goes for the cut but it was too close to him, misses it completely

10.1 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, 2 runs, on the fuller side again, Rudolph pushes it through cover once more. He is not going too hard at hese ones, just punches and it gets him another couple

9.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, very full by P Cummins, Amla leans forward and defends it on the offside

9.5 P Cummins to Rudolph, 3 runs, slightly fuller now, Rudolph leans forward and punch it through cover. The two of them run very well to pick three for it

9.4 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, on the off, Rudolph watches it well and shoulders arms

9.3 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, very loud shout from the fielders around but the umpire is unmoved. Rudolph missed a full toss now, some shape in too but the umpire probably reckoned that it was going down the legside

9.2 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, pitched up again and some shape in too, Rudolph does well to get his pad out of the way and defend it with the bat

9.1 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, very full and on the off, Rudolph jams it out and gets it down the track

8.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, angled away and too far outside off to interest Amla, no shot offered

8.5 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, 1 run, very straight, Rudolph nudges it wide of mid on and scampers across for a quick single

8.4 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, FOUR!!, much better this time, was in control of this one. Mitchell Johnson corrects his length and pitches it up but Rudolph makes him pay by driveing nicely in the big gap through the cover area

8.3 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, FOUR!!, a little streaky once more, not really in control but gets a boundary. It was short and wide outside off, Rudolph cuts hard and gets it over gully and down to the third man fence

8.2 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, shaping away but started outside off and moves away further, no problems for Rudolph as he leaves again

7.6 P Cummins to Amla, no run, slightly fuller this time, Amla is up to it as he gets his foot moving forward and pushes it firmly back to P Cummins

7.5 P Cummins to Amla, no run, back of a length now and on the off, Amla stands tall in the crease and gets on top of the bounce to keep it down

7.4 P Cummins to Amla, no run, very full and outside off, almost in the blockhole too, Amla is late on the shot as he tries to jam it out

7.3 P Cummins to Amla, no run, P Cummins tries to slant it in now but errs in line, gets it on the middle and leg and Amla is hit on the thigh

7.2 P Cummins to Amla, no run, on the shorter side again and well outside off, Haddin collects it over his head after the leave by Amla

7.1 P Cummins to Amla, no run, P Cummins digs it in short now and very good pace, nioce direction too and has Amla ducking for cover

6.6 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Amla shuffles a bit and pushes it in front of mid on for a quick single to get off the mark

6.5 Mitchell Johnson to Amla, no run, good length and just outside off, Amla stays tall and taps it on the offside

Hashim Amla, right handed bat, comes to the crease

6.4 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, out Caught by Michael Clarke!! Mitchell Johnson gets the big one and screams in delight, on a good length and just outside off, a hint of away movement too and Graeme Smith gets a thick edge as he pokes hard without decisive footwork. It goes straight to Clarke at second slip at a very good height and he crouches down to pouch it easily. Graeme Smith c Michael Clarke b Mitchell Johnson 11(18) [4s-2]

Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

6.4 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no ball, 2 runs, Mitchell Johnson oversteps and Graeme Smith stays back to guide this one past point for a couple

6.3 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, a little shorter this time and outside off too, Graeme Smith stays in the crease and cuts it to point

6.2 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, slanting in and on the off, Graeme Smith gets his bat down and across to punch it to mid on

6.1 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Graeme Smith is happy to just block

5.6 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, very full and outside off, Rudolph leans out to block now

5.5 P Cummins to Rudolph, FOUR!!, Rudolph was in no control of this one, extra bounce for P Cummins and Rudolph was hopping in the air as he tries to guide it through the slip cordon, manages to get it wide of gully

5.4 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, slanted across and well outside off, easily left alone by Rudolph

5.3 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, on the fuller side, Rudolph leans forward and pushes it down the track

5.1 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, on the middle and leg now and pacy too, Rudolph is clearly late on the shot and is struck on the thigh

4.6 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, FOUR!!, Nothing is going right for Mitchell Johnson, he bowls to the left they flick him down, he bowls to the right and Graeme Smith eases it past point, was just a punch that but it gathered pace to reach the fence in quick time

4.5 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, 1 run, Mitchell Johnson, not surprisingly, strays onto the pads now. Easily flicked down to fine leg by Rudolph to get off strike.

4.4 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, 2 runs, very similar to the previous delivery, Rudolph opens the face a little more and punches it through cover, just a couple this time

4.3 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, FOUR!!, very full and outside off, Rudolph leans forward and drives it nicely to the right of the man at mid off, beats him and was always a boundary after that. That would give him a lot of confidence

4.2 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, Mitchell Johnson slants it in a touch now and keeps it on the off too, good bowling this but Rudolph defends it solidly

4.1 Mitchell Johnson to Rudolph, no run, full from Mitchell Johnson and a hint of shape away too, Rudolph is quick to come on the frontfoot and punch it to point

3.6 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, full and outside off, Graeme Smith jams it out to cover

3.5 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, That's a play and a miss, very good delivery from P Cummins. On a good length and just outside off, it holds its line and shoots through and Graeme Smith is a little late to bring his bat down and misses

3.4 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, going across once more, Graeme Smith lifts the bat over his head and lets Haddin take it

3.3 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, no run, angled across once more, easily left alone by Smith

3.2 P Cummins to Rudolph, 1 run, P Cummins almost had his first wicket. He kept it very full and just outside off. Rudolph's feet were going nowhere and gets a thick inside edge that shoots past leg stump, just a single down to fine leg

3.1 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, full and angled well outside off by P Cummins, Rudolph leaves it watchfully

2.6 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, a little shorter now and on the off, Graeme Smith gets up on his toes to knock it down

2.5 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, FOUR!!, Mitchell Johnson searches for swing and keeps it up once more but Graeme Smith was up to it, gets his bat down neatly to drive it past the diving mid off and picks up his first boundary

2.4 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, a little fuller again and on the off, Graeme Smith gets behind the line nicely and pushes it back down the track

2.3 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, pitched up and outside off, Graeme Smith leans forward and punches it to cover

2.2 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, on the shorter side again and well outside off, easily left alone this time by Graeme Smith

2.1 Mitchell Johnson to Graeme Smith, no run, excellent delivery from Mitchell Johnson, it was just short of length and shapes away just a bit, Graeme Smith was thinking of playing it but pulls his bat away at the last moment

1.6 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, on the middle and leg now, Rudolph misses the flick and is struck on the thigh

1.5 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, a stifled shout turned down, P Cummins keeps it on the off and Rudolph pokes at it loosely and gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

1.4 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, very good line and length, just outside off and some bounce too but Rudolph offers no shot

1.3 P Cummins to Rudolph, no run, pitched up and very straight, Rudolph leans forward and gets his bat in front of the pads to push it back to P Cummins

1.2 P Cummins to Graeme Smith, 1 run, full and outside off, Graeme Smith gets his bat down and squeezes it past point to get off the mark

Rudolph and Graeme Smith are at the crease. Rudolph is on strike. Mitchell Johnson will open the attack

Pitch report: It is a very even surface. Slight tinges of green but not too much grass. There are some cracks that could break up in the last two days under sunny conditions. At present it looks to be a very good batting surface.

Clarke: I'm happy we're getting to bowl first. There is some moisture in the wicket. It is a great day to play cricket. No more talking about the first game, it is time for action. Young Cummins is ready to take the ball in hand. One obvious change is that Khawaja comes in for Shaun Marsh.

Smith: We are going to bat first. The wicket is still soft but over five days I think it is going to be the right decision. The first game was emotionally draining and this is a new start. We respect Australia a lot and we are looking to put them under pressure by putting up a good score. Going with the same team.

South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat

Hello and welcome to our coverage of the second and last Test between South Africa and Australia. Team news first. Patrick Cummins is going to make his debut. The man making way for him is Ryan Harris, out with a stiff back. Usman Khawaja will also replace the injured Shaun Marsh and is expected to take the number three spot too. South Africa are expected to go in unchanged. We will get you the confirmation along with the toss in just a short while.

Preview by Ganesh C

The first game of the "series" produced an enthralling contest between the two fiercely competitive rivals. The game might have had some shoddy batting and catching from both teams but still produced some rivetting action. With viewer interest rapidly growing we go into the second and final Test nipping all the interest growing right in the bud. The calls for primacy of Tests from the game's governing body and the cricket boards seem all too farcial after this. These two teams have given quite a few memorable Test matches in the recent past and if the first Test was anything to go by then it is very clear that players from both teams care a lot about every single game they play against each other.

South Africa are still searching for a series win at home against Australia since their return to cricket in the early nineties and this shortened one presents them with an opportunity of slight redemption. Just a draw here would technically give them what they seek but they will be the first ones to know that it will not come easy especially against the perennial fighters, Australia.

South Africa:

The home team will go into the game with a lot of positivity. Incredible wins like the one at Cape Town tends to pull the team together and the players will be feeding off each other's confidence. The bowling department is a cause of little concern after Vernon Philander's fantastic debut game. Dale Steyn returns to one of his favorite hunting grounds and he is in sight of a tremendous milestone too. If he does get the six wickets he needs to reach 250 at the Bull Ring in his 48th Test, then he will be in exalted company as he will join the legendary Dennis Lillee as the fastest to get to 250 wickets. Morne Morkel rounds off the pace attack and he has shown that he is in good rhythm himself. Imran Tahir did not impress in his first game but Smith is likely to persist with the talented leggie as he gives him another attacking option when in-form.

Graeme Smith answered his critics with a fine century in the fourth innings chase and that should prove as adequate inspiration for some of his team mates struggling for form. Jacques Rudolph, making his comeback, will be desperate to make it count with a big knock and will have to ensure that he does not throw away starts. AB de Villiers' class is in no doubt but South Africa will be looking up to him to provide them with the momentum in the middle order. Coming back from injuries can never be easy and the team along with ABD will be looking forward to see him back in full flow. Spending some time in the middle alone will give him that boost and he would ideally be looking to dig in at the start until he finds his timing and confidence back.

Australia:

Michael Clarke faces a very tough task very early into his captaincy stint. Motivating his players after the crushing defeat is one part of it. Australia will have to produce something incredible to make it 1-1 after the heartbreak at Cape Town. It will be of some help that Clarke himself produced arguably his best Test knock albeit in a losing cause. The Aussie batsmen will need to show the same amount of character and gumption shown by their skipper in the first innings of the first Test. The injury to Shaun Marsh does not help their cause either as the southpaw was the other top order batsman who managed to stick around for a while in the first innings. Usman Khawaja has already been named as the man who would take Marsh's number three spot.

Clarke's other big challenge would be the tough decisions he has to make. Ricky Ponting, Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson have already faced a lot of criticism from the Australian media. The first two are likely to hold on to their spot but Johnson could be the casualty after the debacle in the first Test. Clarke was not ready to reveal anything regarding the bowling composition as Ryan Harris is also suffering a minor niggle. Patrick Cummins is tipped to take up one spot and make his debut in the high pressure game.

Quotes:

Australia have got enough players with enough experience to have dealt with things like this and put it behind them - Graeme Smith is not one to take things too lightly against the Aussies.

He's swinging the ball away from the right-handers and he's bowling at good pace. I don't want to give too much away but there's certainly a chance that he could be playing - Michael Clarke hints that Patrick Cummins could get his first game